Navicular bone osteomyelitis and navicular bursitis with associated fistula diagnosed with magnetic resonance fistulography in the horse |
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Authors: | E B Garcia N Rademacher C T McCauley L Gaschen |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Section of Diagnostic Imaging, Louisiana State University;2. Equine Health Studies Program, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, , Louisiana, USA |
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Abstract: | A 7‐year‐old Quarter Horse gelding was referred for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging due to chronic left hindlimb lameness localised to the foot. On presentation, a previously undiagnosed draining tract was identified at the plantar aspect of the pastern. Radiographs revealed severe osteolysis of the navicular bone. Positive contrast MR fistulography was performed using a gadolinium based contrast agent following conventional MR imaging of the left hind foot. Fistulography allowed characterisation of a fistulous tract, which was closely associated with the deep digital flexor tendon, navicular bursa and osteomyelitis of the navicular bone. |
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Keywords: | horse draining tract navicular bursa osteomyelitis deep digital flexor tendon tendonitis |
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