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Clinical News
This is a selection of the latest articles and case reports that have been written by our staff and in some cases published in notable journals.
Review Article: Update on Mast Cell Tumours
16 September 2011 – 12:11 pm
Mast cell tumours (MCT) are among the most common canine cutaneous neoplasms seen in practice. Read More
Case Report: Nasal Foreign Body in a Domestic Shorthaired Cat
15 September 2011 – 10:17 am
History
fig.2 - lateral skull radiograph. There is a metallic-density foreign body located within the ethmoturbinates.
fig. 1 - preoperative photo showing discrete soft-tissue-swelling over the nasal planum
A 15-year-old male, neutered DSH cat presented with a two-week history of right, unilateral epistaxis with concurrent swelling of the nasal planum (see fig. 1). Read More
Case Report: Surgical Management of Sub-Arachnoid Cyst in a Yorkshire Terrier
15 September 2011 – 10:01 am
A 2.2kg, twelve-month-old, male, entire Yorkshire Terrier was presented for assessment of generalised ataxia. Read More
Case Report: Un-united Caudal Glenoid in a Labrador Retriever
15 September 2011 – 9:43 am
A four-year-old female, neutered Labrador Retriever was presented with left thoracic limb lameness of several months duration. Read More
Case Report: Infiltrative Lipoma in a Crossbred Dog
9 June 2011 – 10:48 am
A two-year-old male, neutered crossbred (Labrador/ Greyhound) presented for assessment of a large mass situated over the right hemi pelvis. Read More
Case Report: Digital Cutaneous Viral Papilloma in a Scottish Terrier
9 June 2011 – 10:33 am
A six-year-old, male, neutered Scottish terrier presented with a two week history of acute onset, progressive, left thoracic limb lameness. Read More
Review Article: Lumbosacral Disease – Diagnosis and Treatment
8 June 2011 – 12:44 pm
Lumbosacral disease (a.k.a. lumbosacral syndrome; degenerative lumbosacral stenosis) is a relatively common condition, usually seen in active medium to large breed dogs Read More
Case Report: Septic Spondylitis in a Bassett Hound
13 May 2011 – 12:13 pm
History
fig. 1 - lateral radiograph of lumbar spine. There is extensive, bridging spondylosis of ventral spine with evidence of loss of mineralisation within the L7-S1 bridging bone ventrally, but the corresponding vertebral body end-plates appear intact.
fig. 2 - ventrodorsal radiograph showing moderate degenerative changes to the hips
A three-year-old male, neutered, Basset Hound presented to the referring veterinary surgeon with a history of spinal pain and pelvic limb weakness. Read More
Case Report:Erythroblastic Leukaemia in a Domestic Longhair Cat
11 May 2011 – 9:23 am
A three year old, female neutered, domestic longhair cat was presented with acute onset collapse and pallor. Read More
Review Article: TightRope® Technique for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair
3 May 2011 – 11:20 am
Cranial Cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions encountered in dogs, with certain breeds (retrievers, rottweilers, mastiffs & terriers etc.) being over represented. While numerous techniques have been tried over the years, none has proved optimal in terms of limiting the progression of degenerative changes to the stifle joint or avoiding potential complications which may require further surgical intervention; published rates are quoted as high as 10-15% in some review papers. A relatively new technique in use at the Downs, shows early promise in addressing these concerns. Read More
Case Report:Central Nervous System Lymphoma in a Springer Spaniel
1 February 2011 – 2:32 pm
A four year old, female, entire Springer Spaniel was presented with a history of progressive neurological signs. Read More
Case Report: Thyroid Cystadenoma in a Cat
20 January 2011 – 2:02 pm
A 13 year old male, neutered DLH cat was referred for assessment of a ventral cervical swelling. Read More
Review Article: Principles of Fracture Management in the Immature Patient.
20 January 2011 – 1:49 pm
There are several unique characteristics of young bone which should be considered when assessing fractures in patients less than 12 months of age:- Read More
Case Report: Ossifying Fibroma of the Zygomatic Arch in a Corgi
28 October 2010 – 1:06 pm
A 20-month-old, male, neutered Corgi was referred for assessment of left facial swelling over the region of the zygomatic arch. Read More
