{"title":"Explant of a Chronic Atlantoaxial Implant Infection in a Dog.","authors":"Thao Vo, Gabriel Garcia, Sheila Carrera-Justiz","doi":"10.1155/2023/1942540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1942540","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An 11-year-old male neutered Yorkshire Terrier was presented with a cervical mass that developed a draining tract. Aside from the dysphagia reported by the owner, his neurologic exam was normal. Three years prior, the patient was diagnosed with an atlantoaxial subluxation that was ventrally stabilized with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and self-tapping titanium screws. There were no postoperative complications until presenting with the cervical mass and dysphagia. Computerized tomography (CT) of the cervical spine confirmed caudal migration of the PMMA and screws with an abscess surrounding the implant. A surgical explant of the PMMA and screws was performed without complication. The atlantoaxial joint remained normally aligned on postoperative radiographs. Cultures of the implant grew <i>Streptococcus bovis</i>. He was treated with cephalexin (22 mg/kg PO BID) for 30 days. At the time of his one-month recheck, he was swallowing normally with no neurologic deficits. He remains normal at the time of this report (17 months later). This case reports a successful explant of a chronic atlantoaxial implant infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"1942540"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10353903/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9899401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Case of Feline Leishmaniosis with Panniculitis.","authors":"Dimitrios Matralis, Ioanna Papadogiannaki, Evi Gkerdidani, Eleni Patsoula, Nikolaos Tegos, Emmanouil Papadogiannakis","doi":"10.1155/2023/8864790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8864790","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Leishmaniases are a group of diseases caused by protozoa of the genus <i>Leishmania</i> and transmitted mainly by the bite of sand fly vectors. Cats are infected with at least 6 species of <i>Leishmania</i>. Significant associations have been found between feline leishmaniosis and coinfections mainly with FIV and/or FeLV. A 7-year-old castrated male, domestic short-haired cat was presented with unknown history and cutaneous and ocular lesions. A raised, semifirm swelling on the forehead was observed along with periocular hypotrichosis and conjunctival and third eyelid edema. The indications for pursuing a diagnosis of leishmaniosis are variable, and differing presentations may require the use of different tests. Diagnosis of feline leishmaniosis with panniculitis caused by <i>Leishmania infantum</i> was made by cytology, histopathology, and PCR and <i>Leishmania</i> antibodies (IFA). The cat responded to therapy with meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8864790"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9848784/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10586384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandra T J Ng, Richard J McMullen, Gillian C Shaw, Thomas Passler, Jenna Stockler
{"title":"Limbal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Black Baldy Cow: Case Report and Surgical Treatment.","authors":"Alexandra T J Ng, Richard J McMullen, Gillian C Shaw, Thomas Passler, Jenna Stockler","doi":"10.1155/2023/2429241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2429241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To document a case of limbal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in an adult Black Baldy cow treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT) as an adjunctive therapy following surgical excision. <i>Animals Studied</i>. One privately owned 8-year-old female, entire, Black Baldy cow. <i>Procedures</i>. A complete ophthalmic examination was performed on an adult Black Baldy cow for assessment of a mass affecting the left eye. Following a routine partial incision superficial lamellar keratectomy and conjunctivectomy under local analgesia using a Peterson retrobulbar block, photodynamic therapy was performed as an adjunctive treatment to lower the chance for recurrence and improve the prognosis for the globe.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Histopathologic analysis of the limbal mass was reported to be consistent with a squamous cell carcinoma, removed with clean margins. The patient was comfortable and visual with no signs of tumor recurrence 11 months after surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Superficial lamellar keratectomy and conjunctivectomy with adjunctive photodynamic therapy is an effective treatment for limbal squamous cell carcinoma and may be performed as an alternative to enucleation, exenteration, euthanasia, or slaughtering in cattle.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"2429241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9946752/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9340890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Arthroscopic Treatment of Chronic Cruciate Ligament Rupture in the Dog without Stifle Stabilization: 13 Cases (2001-2020).","authors":"Danielle G Creamer, Peter Muir","doi":"10.1155/2023/6811238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6811238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective was to study clinical outcomes in dogs with chronic cruciate ligament rupture (CR) treated with palliative arthroscopy as the sole surgical treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirteen client-owned dogs with CR underwent physical examination, stifle radiography, and arthroscopy with resection of damaged meniscal tissue. Records were evaluated, and orthopaedic examination, radiographs, and arthroscopy images were assessed. Long-term clinical outcome was also assessed by use of an owner questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen dogs that underwent arthroscopy at the UW Veterinary Care between 2001 and 2020 were included. Long-term follow-up was available for 7 of 13 dogs. Lameness was static to improved in all dogs in which arthroscopy was performed. Subsequent stifle stabilization was performed after arthroscopy in only 1 of 7 dogs with follow-up data.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Palliative arthroscopy and resection of damaged meniscal tissue in combination with medical management of osteoarthritis can be considered in dogs with chronic CR and cranial tibial subluxation with little passive laxity during examination. Revision surgery with TPLO is uncommon after arthroscopy based on this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"6811238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10113050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9442724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Rare Incidence of Sweating Sickness-Like Symptoms in a Crossbred Holstein Friesian Cow in Chattogram, Bangladesh.","authors":"Omar Faruq, Eti R Sarkar, Suchandan Sikder","doi":"10.1155/2023/6470133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6470133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this report, an incidence of sweating sickness-like symptoms in a crossbred Holstein Friesian cow was diagnosed. The cow was suffering from vaporization of the skin, dehydration, wet hair coat, and matting of hair due to excessive sweating. There were several ticks, flies, and mosquitoes in tail switch and other parts of the body. Blood and urine parameters were tested. We treated the patient successfully with ivermectin as ectoparasite control, ceftiofur sodium antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, ketoprofen as analgesics and antipyretics, chlorpheniramine maleate as H<sub>2</sub>-blocker, and trichlorfon and povidone-iodine skin spray to prevent fly invasion and prevent opportunistic bacterial infection, respectively. Acyclovir and oil of turpentine were suggested to be sprayed on the floor and wall of the shed for viral and ectoparasitic control. Our treatment regime successfully recovered the cow with no recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"6470133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10264709/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10012537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Armands Vekšins, Laura Voiko, Charlotte Sandersen, Ilze Dūzena, Olga Rabočaja
{"title":"Renal Agenesis, Extramural Ectopic Ureter, and Nonfunctioning Urinary Bladder: A Difficult Clinical Case with an Innovative Approach.","authors":"Armands Vekšins, Laura Voiko, Charlotte Sandersen, Ilze Dūzena, Olga Rabočaja","doi":"10.1155/2023/3885397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3885397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Summary</i>. A 7-month-old female Jack Russell Terrier weighing 4.6 kg was referred to a veterinary hospital for persistent urinary incontinence. Blood test results and vital signs were within the normal range. Computed tomography allowed the diagnosis of extramural ectopic ureter and unilateral renal agenesis. After the first neoureterocystostomy surgery, the dog had severe complications, such as hydroureter and hydronephrosis, so a second surgery was performed. A commercial ureteral stent was not an option, and it was decided to fabricate a homemade stent to avoid euthanasia. The stent used was a soft, DEHP-free PVC tube with a lumen of 3 × 4.1 mm and a length of approximately 40 mm that connected the ureter to the urinary bladder. Two years after surgery, the dog is in good general condition, and the results of regularly performed blood and urine tests are within the normal range for dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"3885397"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10335877/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10175400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joe S Smith, Adrien-Maxence Hespel, Jessica D Garcia, Krista L Lipe, Stephanie A Kleine, Pierre-Yves Mulon
{"title":"Delayed Urethral Obstruction after Migration of a Ballistic Pellet in an Alpine Wether.","authors":"Joe S Smith, Adrien-Maxence Hespel, Jessica D Garcia, Krista L Lipe, Stephanie A Kleine, Pierre-Yves Mulon","doi":"10.1155/2023/3531856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3531856","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A one-year-old alpine wether was presented for emergency evaluation of stranguria. Diagnostics identified a moderately distended bladder and mild dehydration. Preliminary lateral radiographs identified two metallic structures consistent with projectile pellets in the pelvic and perineal regions and no evidence of radiopaque uroliths. A tube cystostomy was performed, and a contrast urethrogram revealed one of the pellets in the perineal region was in proximity to the urethral obstruction. Subsequent radiography and ultrasound identified the pellet as being within the lumen of the urethra. Examination of the trichotomized skin revealed two scars, including a scar over the paralumbar fossa in the region of the urinary bladder suggestive of a projectile injury. The pellet was removed by a perineal urethrotomy. The patient was able to spontaneously urinate after urethrotomy, passed a tube cystostomy challenge two weeks after surgery, and was discharged. No complications were reported. While uncommon in the veterinary and comparative medical literature, clinicians should consider the potential for projectile pellets to migrate into the urinary tract after initial injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2023 ","pages":"3531856"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10365913/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9875216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giuseppe Giglia, Ilaria Porcellato, Maria Luisa Marenzoni, Elisa Rampacci, Marco Bottinelli, Andrea Matucci, Fabrizio Passamonti, Elvio Lepri
{"title":"Detection of <i>Mycoplasma columbinasale</i> in Cases of Respiratory Disease in Domestic Pigeons (<i>Columba livia</i> var. <i>domestica</i>).","authors":"Giuseppe Giglia, Ilaria Porcellato, Maria Luisa Marenzoni, Elisa Rampacci, Marco Bottinelli, Andrea Matucci, Fabrizio Passamonti, Elvio Lepri","doi":"10.1155/2022/3950684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3950684","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2017, respiratory disease and low mortality were reported in domestic flying pigeons (<i>Columba livia</i> var. <i>domestica</i>) trained as hunting live bait in a breeding farm in Umbria, Italy. Clinically, open beak breathing, dropped wings, and pharyngeal and laryngeal hyperaemia were observed. Three birds were submitted for necropsy. Gross pathological evaluation revealed in all cases diffuses hyperaemia of the tracheal mucosa in association with mild emaciation and multiorgan congestion. Microscopically, diffuse epithelial hyperplasia of the trachea (<i>n</i> = 3) and diffuse lymphocytic infiltration of the lamina propria (<i>n</i> = 3) were observed. No lesions were reported in other organs. Based on reported clinical signs and lesions, <i>Mycoplasma</i> spp. were suspected, and molecular detection was performed on tracheal specimens leading to the identification of <i>Mycoplasma columbinasale</i>. Immunohistochemistry was subsequently performed to localize the microorganism within tissue lesions. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the presence of <i>Mycoplasma</i> species on the tracheal epithelial cells of all birds. Following tylosin administration, complete resolution of the clinical condition and lack of recurrence of clinical signs were reported in the breeding farm. These findings suggest that <i>M. columbinasale</i> could potentially have a role in the respiratory disease and low mortality in domestic pigeons.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"3950684"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9701118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40490599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lindsay A Parker, Brandan Wustefeld-Janssens, James M Dundas
{"title":"Transient Postoperative Hemorrhage from Elbow Arthroscopy Portals following Intra-Articular Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Injection.","authors":"Lindsay A Parker, Brandan Wustefeld-Janssens, James M Dundas","doi":"10.1155/2022/9428539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9428539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Four adult, client owned dogs with diagnosed bilateral elbow dysplasia undergoing elbow arthroscopy for removal of fragmented medial coronoid process were identified via a retrospective database search, who also received intra-articular administration of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) (Cartrophen Vet, Biopharm Australia Pty Ltd., Bondi Junction, New South Wales). Dogs had postoperative administration of 5 ml PPS injected into each elbow joint following elbow arthroscopy. Within 1-3 hours of administration, each dog experienced hemorrhage from arthroscopy incisions that was determined to be independent of surgical trauma given lack of hemorrhage intraoperatively. Pressure bandages were placed, and the hemorrhage and elevated coagulation parameters resolved 12-18 hours following intra-articular injection. No further intervention was required, and the dogs were discharged 20-26 hours postoperatively. The purpose of this case series is to describe 4 dogs who experienced transient and focal hemorrhage following off-label intra-articular administration of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS). While this case series is limited due to small number of cases, results following bilateral, intra-articular injection of PPS support a transient systemic coagulopathy. Though this report represents administration of PSS via a route and at doses beyond that recommended on the label, results suggest that administration of PSS in the manner described in this report should be avoided.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"9428539"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9536980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33496561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Blanco, Meritxell Moral, Juan José Minguez, Valentina Lorenzo
{"title":"Presumptive Haematomyelia Secondary to Warfarin Toxicosis in a Dog.","authors":"Carlos Blanco, Meritxell Moral, Juan José Minguez, Valentina Lorenzo","doi":"10.1155/2022/8349085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8349085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 3-year-old male entire Boxer was presented for a 6-day history of progressive symmetric nonambulatory tetraparesis with diffuse spinal hyperesthesia. Eight days prior to admission, the dog ingested warfarin accidentally, exhibiting systemic clinical signs of intoxication 2 days later. Upon referral, the dog was nonambulatory with paretic thoracic limbs and plegia with absent nociception on pelvic limbs, spinal reflexes were decreased to absent in all four limbs, and urinary and faecal incontinence were noticed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the vertebral column revealed intramedullary lesions extending from the first cervical segments to the conus medullaris consistent with extensive intramedullary haemorrhages. Despite management with vitamin K1 and physiotherapy, 6 weeks later, improvement was limited to thoracic limb motor function, and euthanasia was elected. This case reports an extensive presumptive haematomyelia with severe neurological deficits suspected to be secondary to warfarin intoxication in a dog.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"8349085"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9371806/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40612461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}