Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with bone lesions and lameness from Leishmania infection
By Wallborn, Felix et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2016·Felix Wallborn·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Leishmania infantum induced bone lesions in a dog].
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Labrador Retriever from Spain was brought to the vet because it had been limping on its left hind leg for several months. The vet found pain in the dog's ankle and imaging tests showed serious bone damage and some joint inflammation. The dog was diagnosed with canine leishmaniasis, an infection caused by a parasite, and started treatment with a medication called allopurinol. After three weeks, the dog no longer showed any signs of limping, and eight months later, follow-up X-rays showed improvement in the bone condition.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old Labrador Retriever originating from Spain was presented with a left-sided hind limb lameness for several months. The orthopedic examination revealed a pain response when palpating the left tarsal joint. Radiographic and computed tomographic studies showed polyostotic, aggressive osteolytic bone lesions with mild erosive arthritis. The diagnosis of canine leishmaniasis was confirmed by bone biopsy and the detection of the pathogen by PCR. Three weeks after initiation of therapy with allopurinol, the dog presented no signs of lameness. Eight months after start of therapy, radiographic examination revealed moderate regression of the osteolytic bone lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27304984/