A giant nonstrangulating mesenteric lipoma as a cause of recurrent colic in a horse. (19th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Verwilghen, D.; Hernlund, E.; Ekman, S.; Pringle, J.; Johnston, C.; van Galen, G.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 25:Number 9(2013:Sep.)
• Page Start: 451
• Page End: 455
• Publication Date: 2013-06-19
• Subjects: horse -- colic -- lipoma -- recurrent; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12057
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: Colic is a major cause of veterinary attendance in general practice and although most colic episodes remain isolated, recurrence may occur and definitive diagnosis can be difficult to obtain. This report describes an unusual presentation of a lipoma in a middle‐aged horse presented for recurrent colic. A massive lipoma causing a nonstrangulating space occupying obstruction of the small intestine was found during an exploratory celiotomy and was considered to be the most likely cause of the recurrent episodes of abdominal discomfort.