Advanced imaging of a histologically confirmed bone infarction of the distal tibia in a Warmblood mare

Hann, MJ, Rocchigiani, G ORCID: 0000-0002-3742-7636, Verin, R ORCID: 0000-0001-9366-5682, Milner, P, Robinson, C and Castro Martins, M (2021) Advanced imaging of a histologically confirmed bone infarction of the distal tibia in a Warmblood mare. Equine Veterinary Education, 33 (11). E423-E428.

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Abstract

An 8‐year‐old Warmblood‐cross mare presented for investigation of acute onset left hindlimb lameness. Nuclear scintigraphy identified a marked, focal, increase in radiopharmaceutical uptake in the distal aspect of the left tibia. Radiography revealed a large, oval, multi‐loculated radiolucent area within the medulla of the distal metaphysis of the left tibia. The mare was treated conservatively for 6 months but showed little improvement in the lameness so the owner elected for euthanasia. Post‐mortem computed tomographic imaging revealed a large, oval, hypoattenuating area within the distal tibia, surrounded by a thick, irregular, sclerotic border. The lesion occupied the majority of the medullary cavity but the cortical bone was unaffected. Gross and histopathological examination confirmed a diagnosis of a bone infarction in the medullary cavity of the distal tibia.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	horse, osteonecrosis, bone pathology, computed tomography, histopathology
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	13 Oct 2020 09:42
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 23:28
DOI:	10.1111/eve.13335
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3104070