Rare
You also might be observing
Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Lump, Bump, Growth inside Nostril
Summary
Soft smooth swellings found on the outside wall of the nostril are fairly common. This is the location for the so called False Nostril Cyst or "atheroma", a benign growth filled with a cheesy thick fluid. As is true in any location though, a variety of other growths and swellings can occur here too, including tumors, abscesses, cysts, and granulomas - to name a few.
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Code Yellow
Contact Your Vet at Your Convenience for an Appointment- To ensure a correct diagnosis, have your vet examine the horse.
your role
What To Do
When assessing any swelling, carefully and gently feel its shape and consistency, and look for masses elsewhere. Take note of whether it seems painful to the touch, any break in the skin, and whether there is drainage. Consider how long it has been present and how quickly you think it has grown. Report this to your vet, or take a photo of it and share it with them.What Not To Do
Do not attempt to "lance" a swelling here without veterinary guidance. The majority of growths here will recur without proper treatment.
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
Less Common
your vet's role
Diagnosis of False Nostril Cyst is quite straightforward, based on the characteristics of the swelling and the location, and it is usually quite treatable. If the mass does not look like to them like a typical atheroma, your vet may choose instead to aspirate or biopsy it.
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- How old is the horse?
- When did you first notice this problem?
- Can you send a photo?
- Describe the swelling?
- What are the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE)?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Less Common
Rare
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
Very Common
