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Traumatic pericarditis in an Awassi lamb
M N Abo-Shehada1, O Al-Rawashdeh, M Al-Natour
1Department of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid.
The British Veterinary Journal
|January 1, 1991
Summary
A metallic wire caused traumatic pericarditis in a young lamb. This injury led to severe heart inflammation and damage, affecting the pericardium, myocardium, and endocardium.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Cardiovascular Diseases in Animals
- Sheep Medicine
Background:
- Traumatic injuries can lead to severe cardiovascular complications in livestock.
- Pericarditis, inflammation of the heart sac, poses a significant risk to animal health.
Observation:
- A case report details a 4-month-old Awassi lamb with traumatic pericarditis.
- A 6 cm metallic wire was identified penetrating the pericardium and left ventricle.
- Gross and microscopic examination revealed significant cardiac pathology.
Findings:
- Fibrinous pericarditis, pericardial thickening, and epicarditis were observed.
- The heart showed enlargement, oedematous myocarditis, and focal necrotic endocarditis.
- Enlarged liver and spleen with granulomas indicated systemic involvement.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for foreign body ingestion/penetration to cause fatal cardiac trauma in young sheep.
- Understanding such injuries is crucial for veterinary diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Preventive measures against foreign body ingestion should be emphasized in flock management.