Difference between revisions of "Gastric Ulceration - Horse"

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==Description==
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==Signalment==
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==Diagnosis==
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==Clinical signs==
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==Laboratory tests==
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==Endoscopy==
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==Pathology==
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==Treatment==
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==Prognosis==
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==References==
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[[Gastric Ulceration - all species]]
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* Affects the pars oesophagea (margo plicatus) in adults and foals.
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* Due to '''parasites''' - [[Gasterophilus spp.|''Gasterophilus'' (Bots)]].
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* Bots are not as common as they once were.
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* Look like big pink maggots.
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* Killed by Ivermectin. 
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* ''Gasterophilus'' leave large ulcers in glandular regions of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]].
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** Ulcers / erosions are quite deep.
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* The parasites are believed to be non-pathogenic, but in large numbers they probably produce some discomfort and poor growth.
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* Carcinoma can also produce ulceration in the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] of the horse as, in other species.
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* In foals, the glandular area may sometimes be affected.
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** This may be e.g. stress-related, or due to used of NSAIDs.
  
  

Revision as of 20:13, 21 July 2010



Description

Signalment

Diagnosis

Clinical signs

Laboratory tests

Endoscopy

Pathology

Treatment

Prognosis

References


Gastric Ulceration - all species

  • Affects the pars oesophagea (margo plicatus) in adults and foals.
  • Due to parasites - Gasterophilus (Bots).
  • Bots are not as common as they once were.
  • Look like big pink maggots.
  • Killed by Ivermectin.
  • Gasterophilus leave large ulcers in glandular regions of the stomach.
    • Ulcers / erosions are quite deep.
  • The parasites are believed to be non-pathogenic, but in large numbers they probably produce some discomfort and poor growth.
  • Carcinoma can also produce ulceration in the stomach of the horse as, in other species.
  • In foals, the glandular area may sometimes be affected.
    • This may be e.g. stress-related, or due to used of NSAIDs.