Oesophageal obstruction in an aged pony associated with squamous cell carcinoma |
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| Authors: | T. M. Booth W. J. Marmion A. M. Cullimore J. W. Finnie |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Morphettville Equine Clinic, 90 Morphett Road, Adelaide 5044, Australia;2. Veterinary Services Division, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, PO Box 14, Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia |
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| Abstract: | An aged miniature pony was referred for chronic recurrent oesophageal obstruction. Endoscopic examination demonstrated distal oesophageal constriction and radiography confirmed an irregular soft tissue mass in the region of the distal intrathoracic oesophagus. The pony was subjected to euthanasia and post mortem examination confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the distal oesophagus and stomach. Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma is a rare condition in horses, but should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of chronic recurrent obstruction, particularly in older horses. |
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| Keywords: | horse choke oesophagus tumour squamous cell carcinoma |
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