This 9 year old MN DSH cat presented with a swelling on the tarsal area
This 9 year old MN DSH cat presented with a swelling on the tarsal area
Case Study
RAD – Feline chronic progressive polyarthopathy in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
Image Interpretation
Rad of left tarsal and lateral thorax – Moderate homogenous soft tissue swelling level with the distal intertarsal and the tarsometatarsal joints, accentuated at the lateral and plantar aspect. A moderate amount of lamellated to solid periostal bridging new bone is seen lateral, dorsal and plantar on the distal tarsal and proximal metatarsal bones. The joint spaces of the distal intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints cannot be delineated.
The metatarsal bones 3-5 are fused proximally.
Multifocal medullary sclerosis of the metatarsal bones 3-5 is noted.
DX
feline chronic progressive polyarthropathy
Outcome
Ancylosing arthropathy of the distal intertarsal tarsal and
tarsometatarsal with multifocal benign bridging osteoproliferation and
regional soft tissue swelling; aerophagia
Consider a clinical trial with NSAIDS.
In some cases corticosteroid therapy has proven beneficial.
Radiation treatment may be considered in case of severe clinical signs.
Note that other joints may be affected as well.
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Jango Moore/Bayshore
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
17_00073
Exam Finding
- Swelling
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