Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Basset Hound puppy jaw joint pain diagnosed with CT scan
By Lerer, Assaf et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2014·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--temporomandibular joint dysplasia in a Basset Hound.
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old male Basset Hound was brought in because he was experiencing pain and a crackling sound when his jaw was moved, especially on the right side. A CT scan of his head revealed a condition called temporomandibular joint dysplasia, which affects how the jaw joint develops. The vet recommended using a tape muzzle to help manage his symptoms, and the owner reported that the dog had no further issues for six months after starting this treatment.
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Abstract
A 5-month-old intact male Basset Hound presented for evaluation of pain and crepitation during manipulation of the temporomandibular joint, worse on the right side. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head was performed. The CT images demonstrated the osseous features of temporomandibular joint dysplasia and facilitated a 3D reconstruction, which allowed better visualization of the dysplastic features. The patient responded to conservative management with a tape muzzle with no recurrence reported by the owner 6 months after presentation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23902413/