Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gluteal pyomyositis associated with septic proximal femoral physitis in a 12-day-old Standardbred filly foal.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Hart, J C A et al.
- Affiliation:
- University Veterinary Centre · Australia
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 12-day-old Standardbred filly foal was brought to the vet because she suddenly started limping on her back leg. An ultrasound showed swelling in the muscles of her right hip area. The vet started treatment with antibiotics and recommended that she rest in her stall. Unfortunately, two days later, she developed a serious muscle infection that required draining. Sadly, four days after her initial visit, the foal was put to sleep because her condition was too severe, and a later examination showed a serious infection in the growth plate of her thigh bone.
Abstract
A 12-day-old Standardbred filly foal was presented with an acute onset hindlimb lameness of 24 hours duration. Initial ultrasonographic evaluation of the right gluteal region revealed oedematous change to the muscle architecture. Conservative therapy consisting of antimicrobials and stall rest was initiated. Forty-eight hours after admission a localised gluteal pyomyositis had developed. This was drained twice by percutaneous aspiration. Four days after admission the foal was euthanased. Necropsy examination revealed a septic proximal femoral physis with no grossly apparent joint involvement.
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