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Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound: A Diagnostic Atlas and Text

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540 <strong>Small</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> Radiolo g y <strong>and</strong> Ultrasono graphy<br />

Fig. 4-85 A 2-year-old spayed<br />

female Basset Hound was brought in<br />

for left forelimb lameness. A,<br />

Radiographic findings in the left<br />

elbow include subluxation (arrows),<br />

with the coronoid process of the<br />

ulna failing to align with the<br />

condyles of the distal humerus. B,<br />

The right elbow is within normal<br />

limits (arrow), <strong>and</strong> the radiograph<br />

shows a normal relationship of the<br />

coronoid process with the distal<br />

humerus. Diagnosis: Asymmetric<br />

ulnar versus radial growth with open<br />

physes.<br />

A<br />

B<br />

Skeletal <strong>and</strong> Retinal Dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers. A skeletal dysplasia of Labrador<br />

Retrievers has been described. The radiographic changes have included delayed epiphyseal<br />

development with retarded radial, ulnar, <strong>and</strong> tibial growth; ununited <strong>and</strong> hypoplastic<br />

anconeal processes; <strong>and</strong> coxofemoral joint deformities combined with retinal dysplasia,<br />

retinal detachment, <strong>and</strong> cataract formation (Fig. 4-87). 351,361 Abnormal skeletal development<br />

can be detected at 8 weeks of age. Radiographically, distal ulnar growth plate irregularities<br />

with retained cartilaginous cores <strong>and</strong> delayed development of the anconeus,<br />

coronoid, <strong>and</strong> medial humeral epicondyle may be seen. 361 The radius <strong>and</strong> ulna were shortened<br />

<strong>and</strong> curved. Shallow acetabula, thickened femoral necks, <strong>and</strong> periarticular osteophytes<br />

were described. Stifle osteoarthrosis <strong>and</strong> shortened femurs also occurred.<br />

Pseudoachondroplasia in Poodles. Pseudoachondroplastic dysplasia becomes evident at<br />

3 weeks of age in affected Miniature Poodles. 356 Joint enlargement; short, bent limbs; flattened<br />

rib cages; <strong>and</strong> abnormal locomotion with hind limb abduction have been described.

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