An unusual cyst‐like lesion in the metaphysis of the tibia in a horse

Summary A 6‐year‐old Haflinger gelding was presented with a chronic right hindlimb lameness. Scintigraphy, radiography and computed tomography confirmed an active large cyst‐like lesion in the distal metaphysis of the right tibia. A transcortical surgical approach was used to curette the lesion and...

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Published in:Equine veterinary education 2017-05, Vol.29 (5), p.252-258
Main Authors: Stöcker, D. S., Ohlerth, S., Grest, P., Mackenthun, E., Bettschart‐Wolfensberger, R., Kümmerle, J. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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cyst
Cysts
horse
metaphysis
tibia
β‐tricalciumphosphate
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Summary:Summary A 6‐year‐old Haflinger gelding was presented with a chronic right hindlimb lameness. Scintigraphy, radiography and computed tomography confirmed an active large cyst‐like lesion in the distal metaphysis of the right tibia. A transcortical surgical approach was used to curette the lesion and fill it with an autologous bone graft and a calcium phosphate bone substitute material. Histopathology revealed mild histiocytic inflammatory changes, mild fibrosis and bone necrosis. This case report describes an unusual cyst‐like lesion in the tibial metaphysis of a horse.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.1111/eve.12430