Figure 1: Injury and hematoma
Case history and photos

Sign and Symptom

Seen in the photos below is a male dumbo approximately 6 weeks old, that presented with an injury, which resembles a contusion or sprain, while playing. A hematoma resulted from the unresolved absorption of blood at the time of the injury.

Treatment

Warm moist heat was tried without success, and because the injury was small, with no visible signs of infection, the site was cleansed with an antiseptic, and then incised with a sterile surgical blade and drained.

Outcome

Injury and hematoma resolved. No mobility impairment

Photos and case study courtesy of Bellaratta’s Nest Rattery

Posted on June 29, 2003, 12:17, Last updated on October 21, 2005, 09:15 | Figures