Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2003; 16(02): 116-121
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632757
Case Report
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Aneurysmal bone cyst in the distal radius of a dog: diagnostic imaging and surgical treatment

S.M. Dowdle
1   Departments of Companion Animal Clinical Studies and, Onderstepoort, South Africa
,
T.C. Spotswood
1   Departments of Companion Animal Clinical Studies and, Onderstepoort, South Africa
,
N.E. Lambrechts
1   Departments of Companion Animal Clinical Studies and, Onderstepoort, South Africa
,
N.M. Duncan
2   Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa
› Author Affiliations

The authors would like to thank their colleagues and the staff of the academic hospital for their help and support with this case. Particular thanks go to Dr.T.Van Rooyen for his help with the surgery, and Prof. R.M. Kirberger and Dr. L. Koma for their help with the diagnostic procedures.
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Publication History

Received 13 February 2002

Accepted 28 October 2002

Publication Date:
22 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

An 11 month old, female Golden Retriever was examined for chronic right thoracic limb lameness and progressive swelling of the distal radius. Survey radiographs revealed an expansile, osteolytic lesion in the distal metaphyseal region of the radius consistent with an aneurismal bone cyst. Diagnostic imaging, biopsy, angiography and histopathology supported this diagnosis. The condition was treated by segmental osteotomy of the affected radius, placement of a vascularized autogenous bone graft harvested from the contralateral ulna, and stabilized using a plate that incorporated the carpal joint. The pathogenesis, diagnostic dilemmas and treatment options in dogs and human patients is discussed.