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Concurrent Small Intestinal Neoplasia And Large Colon Volvulus In A Standardbred Yearling
V Barros1, J Cascais1, K Holbert2
1Davidson Surgery Centre, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA.
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
|August 10, 2026
Summary
A young horse experienced severe colic due to a twisted large intestine (volvulus) and an unusual intestinal tumor (leiomyosarcoma). This rare case highlights the coexistence of these serious conditions in juvenile horses.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Large colon volvulus is a frequent and critical cause of colic in horses.
- Gastrointestinal neoplasia is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain, particularly in young horses.