Intra‐abdominal cystic lymphangiomatosis in a Thoroughbred foal |
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| Authors: | V L Savage L A Cudmore C M Russell D I Railton A P Begg N M Collins A R Adkins |
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| Institution: | 1. Scone Equine Hospital, Scone, New South Wales, Australia;2. Vetnostics, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Cystic lymphangiomas are rare malformations of the lymphatics that result in the formation of a cystic mass. Where multiple cysts are seen, the condition is termed cystic lymphangiomatosis. This case describes the diagnosis and unique management of cystic lymphangiomatosis in a 10‐day‐old Thoroughbred foal. Ultrasonography, histopathology and laparoscopy were essential for diagnosis and appreciation of the extent of disease. Ultimately, the cystic lymphangiomatosis was so extensive in this foal that complete surgical excision was considered impossible and the presence of adhesions within the abdomen indicated a very poor long‐term prognosis; the owners elected for euthanasia at age 14 weeks. Although rare, lymphangioma and lymphangiomatosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis for an intra‐abdominal mass in a young horse. |
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| Keywords: | horse abdomen mass lymphangioma foal neonate |
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