Radiological and Thermographic Diagnosis of Myositis Ossificans in A Shepherd Hybrid Dog

Year 2023, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 16 - 19, 20.06.2023

Ayşe Başak Kapçak

Abstract

In this case report, the thermographic and radiological diagnosis of myositis ossificans circumscripta case in a 13- year-old male Shepherd cross dog is described. The animal was brought to our clinic with the complaint of chronic lameness after a traffic accident. On physical examination, a prominent swelling was observed in the left anterior extremity. The patient had no signs of paralysis. On palpation, the swellings were found to be harder as it progressed from the distal parts of the left anterior extremity to the proximal part. A firm, well-defined swelling the size of a tennis ball was also noted on the medial part of the humerus. It was decided to perform thermographic imaging as a clinical auxiliary pre-diagnosis tool. After the measurements, temperature differences were detected between the two front legs, especially in the proximal 2/3 parts of the humerus. Radiological evaluation was deemed appropriate for definitive diagnosis. After examination, the swelling was defined as a case of myositis ossificans circumscripta originating from the proximal 2/3 of the humerus. For the treatment of the case, methylprednisolone treatment and regular follow-up of the patient were recommended. This case constitutes the few reports of myositis ossificans circumscripta of the anterior extremity in dogs diagnosed using thermographic and radiological diagnostic techniques.

Keywords

Dogs, Extremity, Myositis Ossificans Circumscripta, Thermography

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