Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Growth disorder causing leg bone problem in Boxer puppy
By Vignoli, Massimo et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2002·Clinica Veterinaria dell'Orologio, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica in a Boxer puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A Boxer puppy was found to have an unusual growth problem in the left thigh bone after showing signs of discomfort. The vet performed a biopsy and a CT scan, leading to a diagnosis of dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica, a condition that affects bone growth. This specific issue has not been previously reported in animals. Treatment details were not provided, but early diagnosis can help manage symptoms and improve the puppy's quality of life.
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Abstract
A Boxer puppy had an unusual dysplastic lesion of the distal epiphysis of the left femur. Biopsy and CT examination were performed. A diagnosis of dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (DEH) was made. To the investigators knowledge, this condition has not been described before in animals. DEH is a growth disorder involving preferentially the medial compartment of the lower limbs, and it is associated with epiphyseal hypertrophy and delayed mineralization.
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