Fernanda Carlini Cunha dos Santos
Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
Brazil
Title: Hematoma in the spermatic cord in association with orchitis in a stallion
Biography
Biography: Fernanda Carlini Cunha dos Santos
Abstract
Reproductive tract injuries may result in impotentiacoeundiand generandi, therefore requiring periodic evaluation. This study aimed to report a case of hematoma in pampiniform plexus and orchitis in a stallion.An equine, male,Crioulobreed, 6 years-old, was attended during reproductive season due to an increase in scrotal volume. During clinical evaluation all vital parameters were within reference limits and it was observed enlarged, edema, heat and pain in the scrotum and testicules bilaterally. In the dorsal board of right testicle, in the spermatic cord, there was a structure firm to palpation and anecoicat ultrasound exam. In Eco Doppler exam it was observed anechoic liquid in vaginal tunic, compatible with transudate, and an anechoic structure with irregular edges, avascularized, 2.7cm width and 1.3 cm height.The diagnosis was hematoma in the spermatic in association with orchids. Initial treatment was based on flunixinmeglumine 1.1 mg/kg IV, dexametasone 0.01mg/kg IV for 3 days and cold bath for 20 minutes. After 7 days, inflammatory local signs have declined. After 15 days, the stallion showed again scrotaledema and was treated with pentoxifylline6 mg/kg PO for 30 days, dexamethasone 0.05 mg/kg IV for 3 days and cold bath. After 83 days,there was no inflammatory signs in the reproductive tract and testicular parenchyma had homogeneous echogenicity.The diagnosis was based on clinical, hematologic, seminal and ultrasonography evaluation, which confirmed the presence of a hematoma in the pampiniform plexus and testicular inflammation. The stallion was regularly assessed and responded to therapy approach, with a favorable prognosis.