Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Varices with thrombosis in the cervix and uterus of a mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Foster, R A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathology · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old female Peruvian Paso horse was found to have swollen veins (varices) in her cervix and uterus that had formed blood clots (thrombosis) during a post-mortem examination. This mare had experienced bleeding from her uterus in the past. It's important for veterinarians and pathologists to be aware that mares showing signs of bleeding from the uterus or vulva may have ruptured varices. The outcome of this case highlights the need for careful monitoring of such symptoms in mares.
Abstract
Cervical and uterine varices with thrombosis were observed at the necropsy of a virgin 16-year-old Peruvian Paso that had previous episodes of hemorrhage from the uterus. Practitioners and pathologists should be alert to the possibility of ruptured varices in mares with hemorrhage into the uterus or from the vulva.
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