occipital bursitis

[samnpaddy]

can anyone tell me anything about this condition?? my horse has a lump on his head just between his ears and this is the diagnosis my vet has given me. thinks he's probably jarred his neck somehow - 'praps cavorting about in the field which he does alot of! - and chipped a small piece of bone leading to occipital bursitis - would love to recieve any info or advise -thanks

 

[Imonone]

As far as I am aware a 'bursa' is a joint capsule that is filled with fluid and 'bursitis' is inflamation of the Bursa.

The term occipital refers to the area at the base of the skull where the occipital bone is.

Presume they will atempt to drain off the excess fluid?

Probably not much help!