Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Filly foal with hind leg lameness and muscle infection
By Hart, J C A et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2006·University Veterinary Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gluteal pyomyositis associated with septic proximal femoral physitis in a 12-day-old Standardbred filly foal.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 12-day-old Standardbred filly was brought in for sudden lameness in her hind leg that had started just a day before. An ultrasound showed swelling in the muscles of her hip, and the vet started treatment with antibiotics and rest. Unfortunately, the condition worsened, leading to an infection in the muscle that required draining. Sadly, after four days of treatment, the foal was euthanized due to severe underlying issues in her hip joint that were not visible during initial exams.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17359479/