Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with widespread bone overgrowth causing stiff spine and joints
By Morgan, Joe P. & Stavenborn, Monica·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1991·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: DISSEMINATED IDIOPATHIC SKELETAL HYPEROSTOSIS (DISH) IN A DOG
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female Great Dane was experiencing limited movement due to a condition called disseminated idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), which causes abnormal bone growth along the spine and other areas. The dog's symptoms included stiffness and difficulty moving, which were confirmed through X-rays showing new bone formation and fusion of the vertebrae. Treatment options for DISH can vary, but managing pain and improving mobility are key. With appropriate care, the dog may experience relief from symptoms and improved quality of life.
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Abstract
Spinal and extraspinal manifestations similar to Forestier's disease, or disseminated idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), are described in a 4‐year‐old female Great Dane dog. Radiographic features included linear new bone formation with a smooth wavy contour along the ventral and lateral aspects of vertebral bodies plus hyperostosis at ligamentous attachments in the spine (enthesiophytes) causing bony ankylosis. Periarticular new bone and enthesiopathy were present in extraspinal locations. Clinical signs possibly relate to limitations in motion because of the vertebral fusion and extraspinal arthrosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1991.tb00082.x