Unusual Case of Intraoral Foreign Body (Hypodermic Needle) Leading to Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis in a 3-Year-Old Arabian Mare: Case Report

Unusual Case of Intraoral Foreign Body (Hypodermic Needle) Leading to Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis in a 3-Year-Old Arabian Mare: Case Report | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 28 April 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Unusual Case of Intraoral Foreign Body (Hypodermic Needle) Leading to Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis in a 3-Year-Old Arabian Mare: Case Report Authors : Ali Sajedi 0009-0004-2717-0314 [email protected] , Mostafa Tayebi 0009-0008-9172-6080 , and Mohammad Ghalandari 0009-0009-5251-5624 Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174584379.97857289/v1 194 views 102 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract A 3-year-old Arabian mare was referred for evaluation of swelling beneath the tongue, unilateral facial swelling, mandibular abscess drainage, severe oral cavity wounds, anorexia, and depression. Radiographic imaging revealed a metallic foreign body located near the caudal molars, adjacent to the laryngeal region. Due to significant trauma-induced temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis and severe limitation in mouth opening, surgical access was extremely challenging. After extensive planning, the mare was anesthetized and after 90 minutes of delicate manipulation, the foreign object, identified as a hypodermic needle embedded within the daily forage, was successfully retrieved. Postoperative wound management and medical therapy led to complete recovery over two weeks. This case emphasizes the importance of considering intraoral foreign bodies in horses presenting with unexplained facial swelling and oral trauma. Supplementary Material File (equine_foreign_body_case_report_2.docx) Download 601.53 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 28 April 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. 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