Standing surgical removal of a progressive ethmoidal haematoma invading the sphenopalatine sinuses in a horse |
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| Authors: | L J. Smith J. Perkins |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Equine Referral Hospital, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA;2. Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Kent ME18 5GS, UK. |
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| Abstract: | Progressive ethmoidal haematomas (PEH) have been described as encapsulated, gradually expanding masses, which typically develop from the ethmoidal turbinates. Plain skull radiographs have been shown to be useful in determining the extent of the soft tissue mass if it invades the paranasal sinuses; however, where it is available, computed tomography (CT) offers substantial advantages in the evaluation of the full extent of a PEH. This Case Report describes a PEH invading into the sphenopalatine sinus, and the use of CT in accurately identifying the extent of the lesion. |
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| Keywords: | horse ethmoid haematoma sphenopalatine sinus computed tomography |
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