Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature Poodles with multiple bone growths and leg fractures at 4-6
By Matis, U et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis·1990·Chirurgischen Tierklinik·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [The clinical picture of multiple enchondromatosis in the dog].
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Plain-English summary
Three related Miniature Poodles, aged four to six months, were brought to the vet after suffering from spontaneous fractures in their back legs. X-rays revealed that they had a condition called multiple enchondromatosis (Ollier's disease), which affects the growth of cartilage in their bones. This condition led to abnormal growth in several bones, including the legs and spine. Unfortunately, the exact cause of this inherited condition is still unclear. Treatment options for managing fractures and monitoring bone health would be essential for these puppies moving forward.
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Abstract
The clinical and radiological findings of three related Miniature Poodles with multiple enchondromatosis (Ollier's disease) are presented. Persisting, in part ossified growth plate cartilage foci were found bilaterally in the humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia and fibula of each dog and in one dog in some metacarpal and metatarsal bones. The ribs and many vertebral bodies were also affected. There was evidently no bone formation in the sternebrae. All three dogs first attracted attention at the ages of four to six months, with spontaneous bilateral femoral neck fractures. The mode of inheritance of the condition is not yet clear, but based on the known pedigree data a dominant effect appears unlikely.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2349569/