A review of equine paranasal sinusitis. Aetiopathogenesis,clinical signs and ancillary diagnostic techniques |
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Authors: | J M O'Leary P M Dixon |
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Institution: | Division of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, the University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK. |
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Abstract: | The equine paranasal sinuses are air filled cavities of uncertain function that are susceptible to inflammation, usually associated with bacterial infection. A common feature of most types of sinusitis is the accumulation of exudate within the affected sinus and subsequent ipsilateral nasal discharge. Equine sinusitis can have a variety of causes, including primary sinusitis following upper respiratory tract infections, and secondary sinusitis caused by dental infections, intrasinus benign and malignant growths and head trauma. |
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Keywords: | horse paranasal sinuses unilateral nasal discharge sinusitis |
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