In foals, when is the secondary ossification center for the accessory carpal bone first seen?
first seen at 5 weeks
IN POD, what are primary radiographic features? WHat views were useful for identifying these lesions?
- Radiolucencies in the palmar condyles
- Disruption of the outline to the subchondral bone of the palmar condyles
- Focal sclerosis of the palmar condyles
- Views:
- flexed DP
- elevated oblique
In POD, what are secondary radiographic features? WHat view were these most commonly identified on?
- osteophytes at the base or apex of the proximal sesamoid bones
- Cavitation of the dorsodistal surface of MC3
- Flattening to the outline of the palmar aspect of the condyles
- View: flexed lateromedial
What is the mean attenuation on melanomas compared to the masseter muscle in horses?
113.5 HU (masseter m. 69 HU)
What is the attenuation of the setinal clot sign compared to that of surrounding hemoabdomen?
Setinal clot 56 HU (47-70) while hemoab 34 HU (20-45)
Thiame deficiency can cause T2/FLAIR hyperintensity in what nuclei?
lateral genigulate, caudal colliculi, facial nuclei and medial vestibular nuclei, and red nuclei
What characteristics on CT may indicate malignant transformation of spirocerca nodules?
- hypoperfusion
- mineralization
- nodule irregularity
