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[Subperitoneal cyst in a Friesian mare]
C J W Scheffer1, P N Drijfhout, S Boerma
1Barchemseweg 30, 7271 SM, Borculo. c.j.w.scheffer@bit.nl
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|September 4, 2004
Summary
A rare subperitoneal cyst caused abdominal mass and hind limb lameness in a horse. Laparoscopic drainage resolved the locomotion disorder, highlighting the diagnostic value of laparoscopy for abdominal masses.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- A 5-year-old Friesian mare presented with an abdominal mass and left hind limb gait irregularity.
- Rectal ultrasonography revealed a thin-walled, anechoic cavity in the left abdomen.
Observation:
- Laparoscopy visualized a smooth, subperitoneal mass.
- Fluid aspirated from the mass was cytologically and bacteriologically consistent with a cyst.
Findings:
- Drainage of the subperitoneal cyst led to the complete resolution of the left hind limb locomotion disorder.
- This case represents the first documented instance of a subperitoneal cyst in a horse.
Implications:
- Laparoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and treating intra-abdominal masses in horses.
- Locomotion disorders in horses may be linked to non-musculoskeletal abdominal conditions, necessitating a broader differential diagnosis.