Ultrasonographic features of pedunculated lipomas in two horses. (11th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manso‐Díaz, G.; López‐Sanromán, F. J.; Jiménez, J.; Ezquerra, L. J.; Martín‐Cuervo, M.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 30:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2016-07-11
• Subjects: horse -- abdomen -- colic -- small intestine -- strangulation; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12606
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: Small intestine strangulation by pedunculated lipomas is a common cause of acute colic in horses. However, diagnosis of this condition prior to surgery may be difficult due to the poor specificity of the clinical signs. We describe the ultrasonographic findings of 2 horses presented for acute colic with a diagnosis of strangulating lipoma confirmed in surgery. Lipomas were identified as rounded and well‐defined, homogeneous hyperechoic structures, surrounded by distended small intestine loops and peritoneal fluid. Ultrasonographic identification of lipomas should be attempted during an abdominal scan, especially in horses with evidence of small intestinal ileus and/or obstruction.