Infiltrative Intramuscular Lipoma in the Antebrachium of a Dog

Francesca Tirillini; Stephen Clarke; Amy Ferreira; Stephen J. Baines

doi:10.1055/s-0042-1757345

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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757345

Case Report

Infiltrative Intramuscular Lipoma in the Antebrachium of a Dog

Francesca Tirillini

¹Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, United Kingdom

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Stephen Clarke

¹Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, United Kingdom

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Amy Ferreira

¹Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, United Kingdom

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Stephen J. Baines

¹Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, United Kingdom

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Abstract

This case report describes a dog with an infiltrative intramuscular lipoma in the antebrachium, presenting with chronic left forelimb lameness and altered posture of the digits. Computed tomography showed a fat-attenuating mass displacing the flexor tendons. The mass was surgically excised along with the affected muscle belly and tendon; histopathological examination revealed infiltration of adipose tissue cells within the muscle belly and tendon sheath of the deep digital flexor muscle. After removal of the lipoma, lameness resolved, full ambulatory function returned, without recurrence at 1 year follow-up.

Keywords

infiltrative lipomas - intramuscular lipomas - dogs - lameness

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