Lipoma, Pedunculated - Horse
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Description
A pedunculated lipoma is a common cause of small intestinal strangulation or obstruction in horses older than ten to fifteen years of age. It is seen in all types of horses but most commonly in ponies and cob-type horses. Lipomas attach to the mesentery of the intestine via a stalk or pedicle of varying length.