Intrauterine death and onset of mummification of a single equine foetus

Gilbert, R.O.; Bosu, W.T.K.; Levine, Susan S.; Smith, Dean O.

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.1989.tb02174.x

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“…9 There is, however, at least one report of a single mummified term fetus in a mare. 10,11 Fetal maceration results in autolysis of soft tissues, but in fetuses that are beyond 3 months gestation, ossification prevents skeletal resorption. In both cows and mares, retention of a macerated fetus is not commonly associated with systemic illness despite the presence of purulent material in the uterus.…”

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Fetal maceration and retention of fetal bones in a mare

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A 19-year-old Quarter Horse mare was evaluated because of bloody vaginal discharge that was apparent immediately following breeding. On transrectal ultrasonography, it was evident that the uterus was filled with fluid containing echogenic particles; linear hyperechoic structures were also visible. Endoscopy was performed, which revealed a number of bones adhered to the cranial wall and floor of the right uterine horn as well as purulent fluid in both uterine horns. Bacterial endometritis and fetal maceration were diagnosed. The mare was treated with antibiotics, and the fetal bones were manually removed from the uterus. Fetal maceration with intrauterine retention of bones is rare in mares. Use of hysteroscopy supplements ultrasonography in the diagnosis of uncommon conditions of the uterus. Macerated bones may be adhered to the endometrium, thereby requiring manual removal.

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Fetal maceration and retention of fetal bones in a mare

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“…As described in the report above (Threlfall 2005), equine fetal mummification may occur following fetal death for any reason. Although the mummification of a singleton pregnancy fetus in the mare is unusual, cases have been reported previously (Gilbert et al 1989). Those authors described a mare who presented at 375 days following last mating with mammary 'engorgement', waxing, leaking of colostrum and history of a vaginal discharge observed 17 days previously.…”

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