Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A possible case of osteodystrophia fibrosa cystica in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1979
- Authors:
- Menard, L et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A case was reported involving an eight-year-old crossbred male horse that was limping on one of its front legs. After the horse passed away, a thorough examination revealed changes in the bone structure of its foot that suggested a condition called osteodystrophia fibrosa cystica, which affects bone development. The study also looked at potential causes for this condition. Unfortunately, since the diagnosis was made after the horse's death, no treatment was administered, and the outcome was not applicable.
Abstract
A case of unilateral front leg lameness with bone changes in the pedal bone suggestive of osteodystrophia fibrosa cystica is reported in an eight year old crossbred gelding. The changes were diagnosed at postmortem examination. The known possible causes are briefly reviewed.
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