Neoplasia, Abdominal Basic Information Definition Neoplasia of the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex More likely in older horses Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint Typical signs associated with abdominal…
Adhesions, Abdominal Basic Information Definition Fibrous connection between intraabdominal organs or intraabdominal organs and the body wall Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Foals are predisposed; however, adhesions are also seen in…
Small Colon Intestinal Atresia Basic Information Definition Complete and abnormal congenital occlusion of the foal intestine Synonym(s) Atresia ani, atresia recti, atresia coli (large colon, transverse colon, or small colon)…
Mitral/Tricuspid Regurgitation, Acquired Basic Information Definition • Mitral valve regurgitation is the most important valvular condition affecting athletic performance in horses. It may be caused by dysfunction of any part…
Pericardial Disease Basic Information Definition Diseases involving the visceral or parietal pericardial layers. There is usually some degree of inflammation of the pericardium (pericarditis), which can be associated with infectious…
Spinal Injury Basic Information Definition Injury to the vertebral column caused by a sudden (mechanical and usually external) force. This section focuses on consequences to the central nervous system (CNS;…
Pancreatic Disease, Chronic Basic Information Definition Neoplasia of the pancreas and chronic pancreatitis Synonym(s) Chronic pancreatic necrosis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex More likely in older horses Clinical Presentation History, Chief…
Small Colon Strangulating Lipoma Basic Information Definition Physical obstruction of the small colon caused by external compression when it becomes entwined with a pedunculated lipoma Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…
Rodenticide Toxicosis, Anticoagulant Basic Information Definition Anticoagulant rodenticides are compounds that contain a coumarin or indandione group and act by inhibiting vitamin K recycling, thereby causing coagulopathy. Warfarin, a once…
