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Idiopathic renal haematuria in an Egyptian Arabian stallion
Author(s) -
Martin L. M.,
Jochems B. C.,
Lattimer J. C.,
Johnson P. J.,
Whelchel D. D.
Publication year - 2019
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.12908
Subject(s) - medicine , echogenicity , urination , urine , renal pelvis , hydronephrosis , kidney , physical examination , urology , surgery , urinary system , anatomy , ultrasonography
Summary A 17‐year‐old Egyptian Arabian stallion was presented for haematuria and blood clots in the urine of 4 days’ duration. During micturition, haematuria was noted mid‐stream with passage of blood clots occurring at the end of urination. Physical examination findings were unremarkable aside from pale mucous membranes. Cystoscopic examination revealed intermittent passage of frank blood (with clots) from the left ureteral orifice compared to grossly normal‐appearing urine issuing from the right ureteral orifice. Transcutaneous ultrasonographic evaluation of the right kidney yielded normal findings while the left kidney exhibited pyelectasia, a decreased cortico‐medullary ratio, and markedly increased echogenicity of the renal pelvis. Diagnosis of idiopathic renal haematuria was confirmed at necropsy.