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Soft tissue sarcomas in the pharyngeal region of a 5‐year‐old Quarter Horse mare
Author(s) -
Pezzanite L. M.,
Devine D. V.,
Toll L.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12403
Subject(s) - medicine , histopathology , horse , soft tissue , physical examination , radiography , histopathological examination , ultrasonography , radiology , pathology , paleontology , biology
Summary This case report describes the identification of multiple soft tissue sarcomas in the pharyngeal region of a 5‐year‐old Quarter Horse mare. Diagnostic work‐up included physical examination, radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopic examination of upper airways and guttural pouch, and post mortem examination with histopathology. Humane euthanasia was indicated due to the chronicity of the condition, prognosis and financial constraints.