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S Vidal1, L Barcala, J A Tovar

  • 1Department of Dermatology of HMC. "Gómez-Ulla" Glorieta del Ejército s/n, 28047-Madrid, Spain.

European Journal of Dermatology : EJD
|September 5, 1998
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Horse bite injuries can cause severe internal damage like hematoma and muscle rupture, even without visible wounds. Ultrasound is crucial for assessing the full extent of these crush injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Traumatology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Bite wounds from domestic animals like dogs and cats are common.
  • The severity of bite injuries often correlates with external wound size and infection risk.

Observation:

  • A woman sustained a severe thigh injury from a horse bite.
  • The injury resulted in significant hematoma, fat necrosis, and muscle rupture.
  • Notably, there was no external wound present.

Findings:

  • Horse bites can cause extensive deep tissue damage.
  • Internal injuries may be present without apparent external trauma.
  • Ultrasound effectively identified the severity of the crush injury.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for severe internal trauma from seemingly minor or absent external wounds in animal bites.

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  • Emphasizes the diagnostic value of ultrasound in evaluating crush injuries from animal encounters.
  • Suggests a need for thorough clinical evaluation and imaging for high-energy animal bites, regardless of external presentation.