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Small intestinal adenocarcinoma in a horse
C M Honnas1, J R Snyder, H J Olander
1Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis 95616.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|October 1, 1987
Summary
A rare small intestinal tumor, tubular adenocarcinoma, caused abdominal pain in a 21-year-old mare. Surgical resection and anastomosis led to a positive outcome, with the mare surviving 13 months post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Equine Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Intermittent abdominal pain in horses can indicate serious underlying conditions.
- Small intestinal masses are uncommon but can cause significant clinical signs.
- Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine is a rare diagnosis in equine patients.