Monday 8 June 2015

Guttral pouch mycosis

Guttral pouch are paired air filled diverticula of the auditory tubes peculiar to equidae.

GPT -Guttral pouch mycosis

It is defined as presence of mycotic plaques in the guttral pouch.
Causes
Fungus-Aspergillus sps

Signs
  • Epistaxis
  • Hemorrhage
  • Foul smelling nasal discharge
  • Dysphagia
  • Difficulty in eating and swallowing
  • Dorsal displacement of soft palate

Diagnosis

Endoscope
Treatment
Antifungal therapy

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