title: Magnetic resonance imaging features of progressive ethmoid hematoma in 2 horses.
abstract: Progressive ethmoid hematoma is frequently reported among the pathologies of the upper airways in horses. While several hypotheses have been proposed such as repeated trauma, inflammatory processes and/or chronic infections, congenital phenomena, complication of hemangiomas, and neoplastic processes, the aetiology of this condition is yet unknown. Clinical symptoms are non-specific and includes haemorrhagic nasal discharge, respiratory noise not related to physical exercise and, in most severe cases, phenomena of coughing. The purpose of this case report is to contribute to a correct diagnostic approach to this particular pathology of upper respiratory tract in horses. Magnetic Resonance allows for a very detailed imaging of the development of the disease and suggests appropriate therapeutic choices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni Mario
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Careddu
authors.forename: Maria Antonietta
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Evangelisti
authors.forename: Nicolò
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Columbano
authors.forename: Gerolamo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Masala
authors.forename: Maria Lucia
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Manunta
authors.forename: Eraldo Sanna
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Passino
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*