Chirurgische Entfernung einer ektopischen Zahnanlage bei einer Isländerstute

Ectopic teeth occur because of failure of the first branchial cleft to close during development and are found mostly in young horses. Such dentigerous cysts are often located at the base of the ear, forming a notable swelling with a fistula, as it was the case with the two year old Iceland mare «Run...

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Main Authors: Dicht, S, Del Chicca, Francesca, Fürst, Anton
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:German
Published: Hans Huber 2011
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Online Access:https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/60579/
https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/60579/1/SAT153120569.pdf
https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-60579
https://doi.org/10.1024/0036-7281/a000275
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Summary:Ectopic teeth occur because of failure of the first branchial cleft to close during development and are found mostly in young horses. Such dentigerous cysts are often located at the base of the ear, forming a notable swelling with a fistula, as it was the case with the two year old Iceland mare «Runa». In order to confirm the diagnosis, x-ray images were taken, which is also necessary to locate the ectopic tooth correctly. While operating, the whole cystic membrane should be removed and it is important to prevent adjacent nerves and blood vessels from damage. Prognosis for complete healing after removing an ectopic tooth is excellent.