Successful Treatment of Intracranial Abscesses in 2 Horses

Comelisse, Comelis J.; Schott, Harold C.; Lowrie, Charles T.; Rosenstein, Diana S.

doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2001.tb01581.x

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“…The usefulness of contrastenhanced CT over precontrast CT has been questioned [41]. Inflammation, sinonasal neoplasia, ethmoid haematomas, parapharyngeal aneurysms and abscess capsules typically enhance (Fig 2) [39][40][41][45][46][47][48]; although cholesterinic granulomata may [42,43], or may not [41] contrast-enhance. Inflammation, sinonasal neoplasia, ethmoid haematomas, parapharyngeal aneurysms and abscess capsules typically enhance (Fig 2) [39][40][41][45][46][47][48]; although cholesterinic granulomata may [42,43], or may not [41] contrast-enhance.…”

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Use of contrast media in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in horses: Techniques, adverse events and opportunities

Nelson

Goodrich

Barrett

et al. 2017

Equine Veterinary Journal

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The use of contrast media in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasing in horses. These contrast-enhanced imaging techniques provide improved tissue delineation and evaluation, thereby expanding diagnostic capabilities. While generally considered safe, not all contrast media exhibit the same safety profiles. The safety of contrast media use and descriptions of adverse events occurring in horses are sparsely reported. This review summarises the reported evidence of contrast media use and adverse events that occur in horses, with added contribution from other veterinary species and studies in man for comparison. This comprehensive data set empowers equine clinicians to develop use and monitoring strategies when working with contrast media. Finally, it summarises the current state-of-the-art and highlights the potential applications of contrast-enhanced CT and MRI for assessment of diseased or injured equine tissues, as well as (patho)physiological processes.

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Section: Techniques/usesmentioning

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Use of contrast media in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in horses: Techniques, adverse events and opportunities

Nelson

Goodrich

Barrett

et al. 2017

Equine Veterinary Journal

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“…Ocular signs may develop in infected horses, most commonly mucopurulent ocular discharge. Brain abscessation in horses presents treatment challenges and is associated with a poor prognosis; however, successful surgical treatment has been reported (Cornelisse et al 2001). Other ocular complications of strangles reported are central blindness associated with metastatic brain abscessation (de Lahunta and Cummings 1967;Cornelisse et al 2001;Spoormakers et al 2003), septic uveitis and panophthalmitis (Barratt-Boyes et al 1991), keratitis and corneal stromal abscess (Barratt-Boyes et al 1991), vitreal abscess and retinal detachment (Lavach 1992) and chorioretinitis (Roberts 1971).…”

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Ocular manifestations of systemic disease in horses

Hughes

2010

Equine Veterinary Journal

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Summary Ocular manifestations may develop in many systemic diseases of horses; however, signs may not be observed unless ophthalmological examination is specifically undertaken. Recognition and assessment of ocular lesions in horses with systemic disease is desirable to facilitate diagnosis and determination of treatment options and diagnosis for both the underlying systemic disease and ocular manifestations. The purpose of this article is to review systemic diseases of horses that may have ocular signs as part of the disease process. Systemic diseases are discussed in categories of pathways for development of ocular signs, namely immunological disease, neurological disease or local/systemic spread of disease.

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“…Many cases of equine brain disorders involve intracranial haemorrhage and oedema (Raphel ; Cornelisse et al . ; Spoormakers et al . ).…”

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“…Several sites and approaches for craniectomy have been described in the equine literature (Cornelisse et al . ; Janicek et al . ; Kramer et al .…”

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Successful surgical debridement of a cerebral Streptococcus equi equi abscess by parietal bone flap craniotomy in a 2‐month‐old Warmblood foal

Broux

Bergen

Schauvliege

et al. 2018

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary Brain abscesses and intracranial masses have been regularly described in horses. Treatment often is difficult and unrewarding and mortality rate high. This case report describes the successful treatment of a cerebral abscess in a 2‐month‐old female Warmblood foal with severe neurological signs of acute onset. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a 3 × 4 × 4 cm cerebral mass in the left brain hemisphere with severe cerebral oedema. Craniotomy, using a parietal bone flap technique, allowed the abscess to be sampled, drained and lavaged. Immediately, post‐surgery the foal showed significant clinical improvement. Sample culture confirmed Streptococcus equi equi infection. The foal was medically treated for 6 weeks, leading to complete clinical and radiographical recovery. Intracranial surgery in equine medicine is limited. Using a parietal bone flap instead of partial craniectomy to gain access to the cerebrum is a less invasive procedure leading to a better aesthetic result and should be considered for the treatment of cerebral masses in the horse.

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Successful Treatment of Intracranial Abscesses in 2 Horses

Cited by 23 publications

References 42 publications

Use of contrast media in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in horses: Techniques, adverse events and opportunities

Use of contrast media in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in horses: Techniques, adverse events and opportunities

Ocular manifestations of systemic disease in horses

Successful surgical debridement of a cerebral Streptococcus equi equi abscess by parietal bone flap craniotomy in a 2‐month‐old Warmblood foal

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