Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ganglion cyst causing hind leg lameness in a Labrador dog
By Murata, Daiki et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2014·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ganglion cysts arising from a canine stifle joint.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old neutered male Labrador retriever was brought in because he was limping on his left hind leg, which was getting worse over time. After imaging tests, the vet found large cysts around the dog's knee joint that were connected to the joint cavity. A biopsy confirmed that these cysts were ganglion cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs that can cause discomfort. The dog was treated, and while the abstract does not specify the exact treatment, surgical removal of such cysts is common and often leads to improvement in mobility and comfort.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, neutered male Labrador retriever presented with progressive left hind lameness. Ultrasonography revealed large, subcutaneous, ovoid cysts around the stifle joint. Radiographic and computed tomographic images revealed periosteal reaction of the distal femur. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging showed a large cyst that was hypointense in T1-weighted images, hyperintense in T2-weighted images and had a thin lining that was enhanced by intravenous gadonium injection. The cyst communicated with the joint cavity and other small cysts around the joint. Histopathology of an excisional biopsy specimen led to diagnosis of ganglion cyst. This report provides MR images of a ganglion cyst in a canine stifle.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24257194/