Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Whippet with right leg lameness from fibrotic muscle fixed by surgery
By Kalff, S et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2013·Willows Veterinary Referral Service, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Traumatic fibrotic myopathy of the tensor fascia lata muscle in a Whippet.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female Whippet was brought to the vet for worsening limping on her right back leg. The vet found a painful fibrous band in her thigh and imaging tests showed mineralization in the muscle. Surgery was performed to remove the fibrous band, and afterward, the dog fully recovered with no more limping or discomfort. This case highlights a rare muscle condition in dogs that can be effectively treated with surgery.
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Abstract
A two-year-old female neutered Whippet was referred for evaluation of progressive right pelvic limb lameness. Clinical examination revealed a fibrous band palpable along the cranial aspect of the quadriceps muscle group, and signs of discomfort on extension of the right hip. Computed tomography and ultrasonographic examination revealed mineralization of the tensor fascia lata muscle with enthesophytosis of its origin. Surgical exploration confirmed a fibrous band affecting the cranial border of the tensor fascia lata muscle. Resection of the band resulted in complete resolution of clinical signs. Histopathology was consistent with a fibrotic myopathy. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case of a fibrotic myopathy affecting the tensor fascia lata muscle in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23857575/