Pyogranulomatous lesion causing neurological signs localised to the sacral region in a horse

Abstract

This case report describes neurological signs associated with a pyogranulomatous lesion within the sacral vertebral canal of a horse. The clinical findings included urinary overflow incontinence and reduced anal, perianal and tail tone. The horse failed to respond to medical management and a guarded prognosis for return to athletic performance initiated the decision for euthanasia.

In this issue – October 2012

“…A case report describes the neurological signs associated with a pyogranulomatous lesion within the sacral vertebral canal of a horse, which was subsequently euthanased due to poor prognosis for return to athletic function …”

Visceral Botryomycosis by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a bovine - case report

“…This disease, in humans, occurs in cutaneous, affecting muscles and bones, and visceral forms, affecting mainly lung, liver and gastrointestinal tract (BONIFAZ;CARRASCO, 1996). The lesions may be single or multiple with the presence of ulcers or micro abscesses that can fistulate and suppurate white-yellow purulent material (CUDMORE, 2012;SCOTT, 1988). Histopathology shows lesions containing non-filamentous granules and bacterial colonies surrounded by eosinophilic material, denominated the Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon (BONIFAZ;CARRASCO, 1996;THOMPSON et al, 2001).…”