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Traumatic gastropericarditis in a horse.

J J Bertone, S G Dill

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |October 1, 1985
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    A horse developed constrictive pericarditis due to a migrated ingested metallic foreign body. This rare case highlights the importance of considering foreign body migration in diagnosing equine body cavity diseases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Equine Pathology
    • Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

    Background:

    • Ingested foreign bodies are a potential cause of gastrointestinal and systemic disease in horses.
    • Migration of foreign bodies from the stomach into other body cavities is uncommon but documented.

    Observation:

    • A horse presented with clinical signs suggestive of a serious internal condition.
    • Necropsy examination revealed evidence of a metallic foreign body.
    • The foreign body had migrated from the stomach and caused inflammation and adhesion of the pericardium.

    Findings:

    • The metallic foreign body's migration resulted in acute thoracic lesions, specifically restrictive pericarditis.
    • Chronic abdominal lesions were also noted, indicating a prolonged pathological process.
    • Histopathological examination confirmed the foreign body's origin and migratory path.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the need to include ingested foreign body migration in the differential diagnosis for horses presenting with unexplained body cavity disease.
    • Veterinarians should consider advanced imaging or exploratory surgery in suspected cases.
    • Understanding the potential migratory patterns of foreign bodies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in equine medicine.

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