A 4-month-old Thoroughbred filly was referred for evaluation of severe left forelimb lameness of 24 hours duration. Radiographic projections of the shoulder revealed mild irregularity and sclerosis of the proximal humeral apophysis. Ultrasonographic examination showed a moderate increase in the amount of anechogenic synovial fluid within the intertubercular bursa and scapulohumeral joint, and irregularity of the ossifying bone surface of the intermediate tubercle of the humerus. Computed tomographic (CT) examination revealed a circular hypoattenuating area at the level of the proximal apophysis of the humerus. CT imaging in this case was essential for an early identification of the septic foci and it allowed ultrasound-guided sample from the lesion for the selection of targeted antibiotic therapy.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103448DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

multimodal diagnostic
4
diagnostic imaging
4
imaging identify
4
identify septic
4
septic apophysitis
4
apophysitis proximal
4
proximal humerus
4
humerus thoroughbred
4
thoroughbred foal
4
foal 4-month-old
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!