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Brett A Sponseller¹, Beatrice T Sponseller, Cody J Alcott

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA. baspon@iastate.edu

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Neurology
Equine Pathology
Spinal Cord Disorders

Background:

Syringomyelia and hydromyelia are spinal cord cavities, often congenital or acquired.
These conditions are infrequently documented in large animal species, particularly horses.
Understanding their presentation in horses is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Observation:

Presents findings from three horses diagnosed with syringomyelia or hydromyelia.
Details include presenting complaints, clinical examinations, and gross pathological findings.
Histopathological analysis further characterizes the cavitary lesions.

Findings:

Describes the specific clinical and pathological features observed in the equine cases.
Highlights the rarity and diagnostic challenges of these spinal cord lesions in horses.
Provides detailed histopathological data for syringomyelia and hydromyelia in equids.

Implications:

Contributes to the limited knowledge base of spinal cord cavitary lesions in large animals.
Informs veterinary neurologists and equine practitioners on recognizing and diagnosing these conditions.
Enhances understanding of the pathology and potential outcomes for affected horses.