Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple aneurysmal bone cysts in a foal.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Thomas, H L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A Thoroughbred foal was found to have multiple aneurysmal bone cysts, which are fluid-filled cavities that can form in bones. The first cyst was located in the left third metacarpal bone and showed some improvement after surgery to remove it. However, a second cyst appeared in the left tibia about seven weeks later, and unfortunately, the foal was euthanized due to the situation.
Abstract
Multiple aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are previously unreported in horses. An ABC was diagnosed in the left 3rd metacarpal of a Thoroughbred foal, which partially resolved following surgical curettage. A 2nd ABC developed in the left tibia, 7 wk postoperatively, and the foal was euthanized.
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