Anomalous nasolacrimal openings in a 2-year-old Morgan filly.

The research article discusses a case where a 2-year-old Morgan filly (a specific breed of horse) was discovered to have abnormal openings in her nasolacrimal ducts, both at the beginning (proximal) and end (distal) of these ducts. The case was investigated using clinical tests, diagnosis, computed tomography (CT) imagery, and eventually addressed through surgical treatment.

Clinical and Diagnostic Findings

• The researchers detail the clinical tests and diagnostic processes undertaken to understand the condition of the filly. Clinical signs, physical examination findings, and the horse’s history were collected to assess the problem.
• The process would have involved looking out for unusual symptoms related to the nasolacrimal ducts like tearing, facial swelling or redness, and nasal discharge. The findings provide a clinical snapshot of the filly’s peculiar condition.

Computed Tomography (CT) Findings

• The CT scan was administered to get a more detailed look at the filly’s anomalies. This scan provides images of the horse’s anatomy, including the problematic proximal and distal openings of the nasolacrimal ducts.
• The images derived from the scan can offer valuable insights into the severity of the duct deformities, thus informing the steps for treatment and supplying further understanding of the unusual case.

Surgical Treatment

• After diagnosing and mapping the extent of the issue with the help of the CT scan, a surgical operation was developed and carried out to correct the duct anomalies.
• Details of this surgery might contain how the procedure was performed, complications met during the process, and the overall immediate success of the treatment based on post-op examination. This section of the research might also discuss the recovery period, aftercare, and prognosis after the surgery.