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Equine Reproduction and Stud Medicine Q&A 02 (view source)
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'''A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with this deformity:
'''A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with the deformity shown above:
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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.
rostral facial structures are deviated.
*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.
|l1= Wry Nose
|l1= Wry Nose
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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?
*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.
|l3= Wry Nose
|l3= Wry Nose#Treatment
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