Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with leishmaniasis and destructive arthritis in both elbows
By Wolschrijn, C F et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1996·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Destructive polyarthritis in a dog with leishmaniasis.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female crossbreed dog was brought in for severe lameness in both front legs and skin problems. She had been suffering from painful, swollen elbow joints for two years, along with skin ulcers on her ears. X-rays showed that her elbow joints were badly damaged. The vet diagnosed her with leishmaniasis, a disease caused by a parasite. Treatment options for leishmaniasis can vary, but early intervention is crucial for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
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Abstract
The clinical history and diagnosis of a dog with leishmaniasis involving both elbow joints and the skin is described. The dog, a female, five-year-old crossbreed, had been imported from Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) four years before the diagnosis was made. For two years, the dog had had bilateral forelimb lameness. Physical examination revealed swollen, painful and crepitating elbow joints. Furthermore, an ulcerating dermatitis was found on the concave surface of the left pinna and necrotising margins on both ears. Radiographs of the elbow joints revealed complete destruction of the joint surfaces with dislocation of the radius and the ulna, compatible with severe osteolytic arthritis. The diagnosis of leishmaniasis was confirmed by a direct agglutination test.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8981284/