Inflammatory aural polyp in a horse.
Abstract: An inflammatory aural polyp was identified in a 1-year-old standardbred filly, which presented with otorrhea and head rubbing. The polyp was removed by traction-avulsion, and the filly showed no subsequent signs of otorrhea. Aural polyps have not been reported in horses, but they are commonly seen in companion animals and humans. Un polype auditif inflammatoire a été identifié chez une pouliche Standardbred d’un an présentée pour otorrhée et frottage de tête. Le polype a été retiré par traction-avulsion et la pouliche n’a pas manifesté de signes subséquents d’otorrhée. Les polypes auditifs n’ont pas été rapportés chez les chevaux mais sont communément rencontrés chez les animaux de compagnie et chez l’homme. (Traduit par Docteur André Blouin)
Publication Date: 2006-03-16 PubMed ID: 16536231PubMed Central: PMC1316124DOI: 10.4141/cjas67-009Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article discusses a rare case of an inflammatory ear polyp found in a 1-year-old standardbred female horse that was presented with discharge from the ear and head rubbing. The polyp was successfully removed and there were no further signs of discharge.
Research Overview
- This research presents the case of an inflammatory aural (ear) polyp in a one-year-old standardbred filly. The horse showed signs of otorrhea (discharge from the ear) and was rubbing its head, indicating discomfort or pain.
- The inflammatory aural polyp is a medical condition that, according to the study, has not been reported in horses. However, this condition is common in companion animals like cats and dogs, as well as in humans. A polyp is an abnormal tissue growth that can occur in any part of the body. In this case, the polyp was located in the ear of the horse.
Polyp Treatment
- The polyp was successfully removed using a method called traction-avulsion. This clinical technique involves the physical extraction of the polyp by using specialized tools to exert traction on the polyp and then abruptly pull it, causing the polyp to be avulsed or torn away from its site.
- Following the removal of the polyp, the horse showed no subsequent signs of otorrhea, indicating that the surgical operation was successful and the abnormal growth had been completely removed.
Conclusion
- The identified case is unique because of the rarity of aural polyps in horses. These findings represent an important contribution to veterinary medicine by indicating that such a medical condition could occur in horses.
- The successful treatment and recovery of the horse give important insights into how similarly presented cases could be managed in the future. Additionally, the research implies the significance of ongoing research to understand the causes and optimal treatments for such health conditions in horses.
Cite This Article
APA
Fjordbakk CT, Kenney DG, Rodriguez-Palacios A, Keller S, Stalker M.
(2006).
Inflammatory aural polyp in a horse.
Can Vet J, 47(1), 65-66.
https://doi.org/10.4141/cjas67-009 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. cfjordba@uoguelph.ca
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Ear Diseases / diagnosis
- Ear Diseases / pathology
- Ear Diseases / surgery
- Ear Diseases / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Inflammation / veterinary
- Polyps / diagnosis
- Polyps / pathology
- Polyps / surgery
- Polyps / veterinary
- Treatment Outcome
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Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Silverstone AM, Tatarniuk DM, Durket E, Gillen AM. En-bloc Auriculectomy for Removal of a Large Pinna-Based Ear Mass in a Horse.. Front Vet Sci 2020;7:560379.
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