Septic pyomyositis, multiple pelvic osteomyelitis and thrombosis in a Thoroughbred foal

Summary Multiple septic osteomyelitis, septic thrombi and septic arthritis are recognised as possible complications of sepsis; however, there are few reports of localised pyomyositis in association with septic arterial thrombosis in foals. A 1‐month Thoroughbred colt was presented for investigation...

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Published in:Equine veterinary education 2020-02, Vol.32 (2), p.78-78
Main Authors: Pressanto, M. C., Beccati, F., Stefanetti, V., Passamonti, F., Pilati, N., Pepe, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
arterial thrombosis
Arthritis
Biomedical materials
Complications
Computed tomography
Diagnostic systems
Euthanasia
foal
horse
Muscles
Necropsy
Osteomyelitis
Pulmonary artery
Pyomyositis
Sepsis
Spine
Spine (lumbar)
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
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Summary:Summary Multiple septic osteomyelitis, septic thrombi and septic arthritis are recognised as possible complications of sepsis; however, there are few reports of localised pyomyositis in association with septic arterial thrombosis in foals. A 1‐month Thoroughbred colt was presented for investigation of acute and progressive left hindlimb lameness. Physical and laboratory examinations were performed. Ultrasonographic, radiographic and computed tomographic examinations revealed the presence of multiple abscesses and areas of osteomyelitis localised to the gluteal muscles, coxal bone and lumbar spine respectively. Considering the poor prognosis, the foal was subjected to euthanasia. Necropsy confirmed the diagnostic imaging findings and revealed the presence of an extensive septic thrombus, affecting the internal iliac artery, and a single pulmonary abscess. Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus was isolated from all lesions.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.1111/eve.13002