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Computed tomographic features of severe horn infection in a male Scimitar‐horned oryx ( Oryx dammah )

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 3-year-old male Scimitar-horned oryx presented for evaluation of an acutely deformed right horn with right head tilt and right facial pain. Computed tomographic evaluation revealed an increased volume of central fluid/soft tissue attenuation with gas-attenuating foci within the right horn. The right horn was amputated at the right horn base. Imaging and histopathologic features were consistent with emphysematous osteomyelitis. Following treatment, the patient returned to normal behavior. This is the first veterinary report describing the computed tomographic features of a horn infection in a Scimitar-horned oryx.

Source: Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound

DOI: 10.1111/vru.13440

Authors: Kayla Le, Victoria Riggs, Seng Wai Yap, Martina Ernestova, Kimberley Sebastian

Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,200