Suppurative splenitis in a filly

Daneze, Edmilson RMontello-Neto, Joel SMoraes, Angélica T. BMagalhães, Geórgia MSousa, Brunna L. NChicone, Adriano C. VDias, Deborah P. M

Splenic abscess is an uncommon condition in humans and animals. The present report describes a rare case of suppurative splenitis in a 14-month-old filly, presented with signs of mild colic, depression and hyporexia. After clinical and laboratorial evaluation, a suppurative process of undetermined location was suspected. Medical therapy and supportive care were initiated, general condition has degraded in few days, and a paracentesis was performed diagnosing peritonitis. Given the poor prognosis, euthanasia was elected. At necropsy, multiple splenic abscess and diffuse peritonitis were identified. The etiology was not determined.(AU)

1. Spleen
2. Sepsis
3. Abscess
4. Peritonitis
5. Horse