Journal article
Bilateral hypoplasia of the soft palate in a foal
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.68(5), pp.178-179
1991
Abstract
Bilateral hypopiasia of the soft palate and aspiration pneumonia occurred in a Standardbred foal. The filly was presented with a history of illthrift, dyspnoea, coughing and bilateral nasal discharge. Abnormal sounds (crackles and wheezes) were auscultated over all lung fields and the cervical trachea. Endoscopy revealed a shortened soft palate with a uvula-like mass protruding from the free border into the nasopharynx. Mucopurulent material was present in the trachea. Samples obtained by tracheal wash were submitted for cytology, culture and sensitivity testing. Results indicated a septic inflammatory process. On lateral radiographs of the thorax there were patchy areas of consolidation and air bronchograms. The foal was euthanased. Necropsy confirmed the presence of a palatal defect and aspiration pneumonia of moderate severity. No other congenital abnormalities were present.
Details
- Title
- Bilateral hypoplasia of the soft palate in a foal
- Authors/Creators
- C.B. Riley (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityJ.V. Yovich (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityJ.R. Bolton (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.68(5), pp.178-179
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Identifiers
- 991005542579407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary Studies
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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