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Subepiglottic cyst in three foals

J A Stick, C Boles

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

|July 1, 1980

Summary

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Subepiglottic cysts caused chronic respiratory issues and pneumonia in foals. These cysts, likely traumatic in origin, also led to swallowing difficulties and aspiration pneumonia, mimicking adult horse symptoms.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Equine Health
Respiratory Diseases

Background:

Subepiglottic cysts are congenital or acquired abnormalities in the upper airway of horses.
They can cause respiratory noise and, in severe cases, dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia.

Observation:

Three foals presented with chronic cough, bilateral nasal discharge, and pneumonia.
Clinical signs included abnormal respiratory noise and dysphagia, leading to aspiration pneumonia.

Findings:

A subepiglottic cyst was identified as the primary cause in all three foals.
Histological examination indicated a traumatic origin for the cysts, rather than a congenital or embryonic source.

Implications:

Subepiglottic cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis for foals with chronic respiratory signs and pneumonia.

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Understanding the traumatic etiology may inform preventative strategies and surgical approaches for these lesions in young horses.