Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan finds brain abscess and joint infection in a pony
By Vandersmissen, Maxime et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2023·Department of Medical Imaging·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: CT diagnosis of pituitary abscess, suppurative meningitis, and atlanto-occipital septic arthritis in a pony.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 15-year-old pony showed sudden signs of neurological problems, which led to a thorough examination. Tests revealed inflammation, and a special scan (CT) showed serious issues including a pituitary abscess, meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes of the brain), and septic arthritis in the neck joint. Further tests confirmed these findings, and unfortunately, the owner decided to euthanize the pony due to the severity of the conditions.
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Abstract
A 15-year-old pony was presented for acute neurological signs. Neurological examination suggested a brainstem lesion, blood laboratory tests detected an active inflammatory process, and upper respiratory endoscopy identified a suppurative lesion at the dorsal aspect of the right guttural pouch. Computed tomography was performed and findings were consistent with pituitary abscess, meningitis, and atlanto-occipital joint septic arthritis. Imaging findings were confirmed based on cerebrospinal and synovial fluid cultures and necropsy. Computed tomography provided important information for identifying the cause of the patient's neurological signs and helped the owner make a final decision for euthanasia.
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