Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young dog with hind leg wobble from infected hip joint and abscess
By Jeong, Jeongyun et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2021·Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case Report: Multimodality Imaging of Infectious Sacroiliitis and Retroperitoneal Abscess Causing Hindlimb Ataxia in a Young Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male Labrador Retriever was brought in after falling and showing signs of hindlimb ataxia, which means he was having trouble coordinating his back legs. X-rays and advanced imaging tests revealed an infection in the sacroiliac joint and a fluid-filled abscess in the area around his spine. The combination of these issues was causing his mobility problems. Treatment focused on addressing the infection and managing the abscess, which helped the puppy recover and regain his ability to walk normally.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old intact male Labrador Retriever was presented for falling trauma and hindlimb ataxia. Radiography indicated radiolucent left sacroiliac joint with irregular margin. Computed tomography revealed thickened sublumbar muscles and hypoattenuated sacroiliac joint while magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated abscess at retroperitoneum and gluteal muscle. Ultrasonography showed lytic left sacroiliac joint with retroperitoneal fluid, and fine needle aspiration resulted. Hindlimb ataxia was attributed to infectious sacroiliitis and its secondary retroperitoneal abscess. As far as the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of multimodality imaging of infectious sacroiliitis with retroperitoneal abscess caused byin a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34722700/