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Z M Lenard1, N V Lester, A J O'hara
1Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital, School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, WA 6150, USA. Z.Lenard@murdoch.edu.au
Abstract:
A 4-year-old Arab mare was diagnosed with disseminated cryptococcosis, including osteomyelitis of the proximal phalanx of the left hind limb, osteomyelitis with associated soft tissue granuloma of a rib and disseminated, large cryptococcal nodules in the lungs. The lesion in the dorsoproximal aspect of the proximal phalanx had a large area of cortical lysis with spiculated periosteal new bone and extensive soft tissue swelling. The affected rib had a pathological fracture. Cryptococcal osteomyelitis has not been previously reported in horses but should be considered as a differential diagnosis, particularly in endemic regions.
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