Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vestibular syndrome associated with temporohyoid joint fusion and temporal bone fracture in three horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1984
- Authors:
- Blythe, L L et al.
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Acute onset of vestibulocochlear and facial nerve dysfunction due to a stress fracture of the petrous part of the temporal bone was diagnosed in 3 horses. The fracture was secondary to chronic inflammatory changes in the petrous part of the temporal bone and the proximal stylohyoid bone, with fusion of the temporohyoid joint. Bacterial meningoencephalitis was a complicating factor. Treatment resulted in reduction of severity of clinical signs in 2 of the 3 cases, but residual compensated vestibular deficits persisted.
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