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|q1= What is this condition and what syndrome may it be a part of? | |q1= What is this condition and what syndrome may it be a part of? | ||
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− | *A severe case of Wrynose - a congenital deformity, usually of the upper jaw, where the | + | *A severe case of Wrynose - a congenital deformity, usually of the upper jaw, where the rostral facial structures are deviated. |
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*In this relatively uncommon syndrome, there are a variety of combinations of congenital appendicular and axial skeletal contractures and curvatures in the affected foal. Some cases of wrynose are thought to be due to uterine malpositioning. | *In this relatively uncommon syndrome, there are a variety of combinations of congenital appendicular and axial skeletal contractures and curvatures in the affected foal. Some cases of wrynose are thought to be due to uterine malpositioning. | ||
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*Maxillary–mandibular malocclusion is common | *Maxillary–mandibular malocclusion is common | ||
− | *In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor | + | *In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. |
− | consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. | ||
|l2= Wry Nose | |l2= Wry Nose | ||
|q3= How would you treat this condition? | |q3= How would you treat this condition? | ||
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*Mild deformities may resolve spontaneously with growth. | *Mild deformities may resolve spontaneously with growth. | ||
*Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases like this. | *Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases like this. | ||
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A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with the deformity shown above:
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