Hydranencephaly in a foal |
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| Authors: | K Baiker N Saunders B A Summers R J Piercy K Smith |
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| Institution: | Departments of Pathology and Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK. |
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| Abstract: | Hydranencephaly is well recognised in several domestic animals, especially ruminants, but is virtually unknown in the horse. This case report describes a premature filly foal that on the day of delivery was found with a severe neurological disorder that initially improved but then progressively worsened. The foal was subjected to euthanasia on humane grounds and post mortem examination revealed somewhat asymmetric but bilateral destruction of the telencephalon identified as hydranencephaly. The possible causes of hydranencephaly in foals are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | horse equine foal hydranencephaly seizures |
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