Osteossíntese com haste bloqueada (“interlocking nail”) como tratamento de fratura do terceiro metatarso após artrodese metatarsofângica com haste intramedular modificada em equino / Osteosynthesis with blocked nail (“interlocking nail”) as a treatment for fracture of the third metatarsal after metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis with modified intramedullary nail in equine

Background: The metacarpal/metatarsophalangeal joints, as well as the suspensory apparatus, are usually affected by injuries, due to the intense physical demand during sports and great range of motion, predisposing to degenerative processes,trauma and rupture of the suspensory apparatus. In this case, arthrodesis is the main technique indicated. Such surgicaltechniques have a poor prognosis due to post-surgical complications, such as implant infection. Therefore, the study ofprocedures that promote better joint stabilization is important, with reduced surgical time and tissue exposure, decreasingsignificantly the chance of infection and other possible complications.Case: A 5-year-old male horse was referred to the hospital with a history of trauma and a lacerating wound in the metatarsalplantar region of the left hindlimb. The animal presented grade IV (I-V) claudication of the left hindlimb with hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint and significant pain on palpation, evidencing the rupture of the superficial, deep digitalflexor tendons and suspensory ligament of the fetlock. The initial surgical treatment was performed using the arthrodesistechnique described by [16]. The intramedullary nail was used with fixation of the plate on the plantar face of the first phalanx together with a single plate fused to the pin, adjusted according to size of the first phalanx, 13 mm thick x 15 cm long,forming an angle between 120º and 140º. Twenty-four h after surgery, there was a simple spiral diaphyseal fracture (typeA), in the middle third of the third metatarsal bone in the region of the proximal end, due to the lever held by the short nailagainst the diaphysis cortex. To treat the complication, an intramedullary 316 L surgical steel rod 13 mm thick x 21 cm longwas used, filling the entire spinal canal. The nail had three holes at the proximal end and two holes at the distal end...

Colocefalectomia para o tratamento de fratura fisária da cabeça do fêmur em pônei / Colocephalectomy for the treatment of capital physeal fracture of the femoral head in pony

Background: Femoral capital physeal fractures occur in young animals and are generally associated with trauma. They have apoor prognosis and surgical therapy is the most indicated. There are few studies describing surgical treatment and postoperative results, so the objective of the present report was to present the first case in Brazil of a colocefalectomy for the treatmentof femoral capital physeal fracture in a young pony, the post-surgical and the results obtained with the technique employed.Case: An 18-month-old pony, male, not castrated, , weighing 136 kg was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the FederalUniversity of Paraná (HV-UFPR) with a history of trauma for 4 days. On physical examination, the animal presented lamenessgrade 5 of the right pelvic limb, shortening and lateral deviation of the limb, crackling and painful sensation on abduction, andslight atrophy of the gluteal muscles on the affected side. In the radiographic examination, a femoral capital physeal fracturewas found in the oblique ventro-dorsal projection. Once the diagnosis was performed, a colocefalectomy was realized, as thepatient is a light and short horse. The patient underwent general anesthesia and was placed in the left lateral position. The accessto the coxofemoral joint was made through the lateral face of the right hindlimb. The muscles of the region were incised anddeviated, so a partial myotomy was performed in the deep gluteal and vastus lateralis. This procedure allowed to visualize thefracture, where the head of the femur remained congruent to the acetabulum. A hammer and a curved osteotome were usedto section the round ligament, allowing the dislocation of the femoral head and with the aid of an oscillating orthopedic sawwas performed the femoral neck ostectomy. Previously to the synthesis of the muscular planes and the skin, a passive tubular...

Osteossíntese com haste bloqueada (“interlocking nail”) como tratamento de fratura do terceiro metatarso após artrodese metatarsofângica com haste intramedular modificada em equino / Osteosynthesis with blocked nail (“interlocking nail”) as a treatment for fracture of the third metatarsal after metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis with modified intramedullary nail in equine

Background: The metacarpal/metatarsophalangeal joints, as well as the suspensory apparatus, are usually affected by injuries, due to the intense physical demand during sports and great range of motion, predisposing to degenerative processes,trauma and rupture of the suspensory apparatus. In this case, arthrodesis is the main technique indicated. Such surgicaltechniques have a poor prognosis due to post-surgical complications, such as implant infection. Therefore, the study ofprocedures that promote better joint stabilization is important, with reduced surgical time and tissue exposure, decreasingsignificantly the chance of infection and other possible complications.Case: A 5-year-old male horse was referred to the hospital with a history of trauma and a lacerating wound in the metatarsalplantar region of the left hindlimb. The animal presented grade IV (I-V) claudication of the left hindlimb with hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint and significant pain on palpation, evidencing the rupture of the superficial, deep digitalflexor tendons and suspensory ligament of the fetlock. The initial surgical treatment was performed using the arthrodesistechnique described by [16]. The intramedullary nail was used with fixation of the plate on the plantar face of the first phalanx together with a single plate fused to the pin, adjusted according to size of the first phalanx, 13 mm thick x 15 cm long,forming an angle between 120º and 140º. Twenty-four h after surgery, there was a simple spiral diaphyseal fracture (typeA), in the middle third of the third metatarsal bone in the region of the proximal end, due to the lever held by the short nailagainst the diaphysis cortex. To treat the complication, an intramedullary 316 L surgical steel rod 13 mm thick x 21 cm longwas used, filling the entire spinal canal. The nail had three holes at the proximal end and two holes at the distal end...(AU)

Colocefalectomia para o tratamento de fratura fisária da cabeça do fêmur em pônei / Colocephalectomy for the treatment of capital physeal fracture of the femoral head in pony

Background: Femoral capital physeal fractures occur in young animals and are generally associated with trauma. They have apoor prognosis and surgical therapy is the most indicated. There are few studies describing surgical treatment and postoperative results, so the objective of the present report was to present the first case in Brazil of a colocefalectomy for the treatmentof femoral capital physeal fracture in a young pony, the post-surgical and the results obtained with the technique employed.Case: An 18-month-old pony, male, not castrated, , weighing 136 kg was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the FederalUniversity of Paraná (HV-UFPR) with a history of trauma for 4 days. On physical examination, the animal presented lamenessgrade 5 of the right pelvic limb, shortening and lateral deviation of the limb, crackling and painful sensation on abduction, andslight atrophy of the gluteal muscles on the affected side. In the radiographic examination, a femoral capital physeal fracturewas found in the oblique ventro-dorsal projection. Once the diagnosis was performed, a colocefalectomy was realized, as thepatient is a light and short horse. The patient underwent general anesthesia and was placed in the left lateral position. The accessto the coxofemoral joint was made through the lateral face of the right hindlimb. The muscles of the region were incised anddeviated, so a partial myotomy was performed in the deep gluteal and vastus lateralis. This procedure allowed to visualize thefracture, where the head of the femur remained congruent to the acetabulum. A hammer and a curved osteotome were usedto section the round ligament, allowing the dislocation of the femoral head and with the aid of an oscillating orthopedic sawwas performed the femoral neck ostectomy. Previously to the synthesis of the muscular planes and the skin, a passive tubular...(AU)

Cryopreservation protocol for equine platelet-rich plasma / Protocolo de criopreservação para plasma rico em plaquetas de equinos

In this preliminary study, a new equine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) cryopreservation protocol was evaluated. PRP was obtained by a double centrifugation technique of whole blood collected from 8 adult healthy ponies. A fresh sample of PRP was analyzed for total platelet count, mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet morphology. Upon morphological evaluation, 200 platelets were counted using a differential interference contrast microscope with a 40x phase objective and classified as activated (with pseudopodia), inactivated (normal discoid shape), or uncertain state (spherical shape, without pseudopodia). Two other PRP samples, one containing DMSO as a cryoprotectant and the other without DMSO, were stored in a mechanical freezer at 80ºC. After 14 days, the frozen samples were thawed and submitted to the same analysis as described above. The fresh PRP showed a platelet count of 830 (±95.3) x103 uL-1, an MPV of 5.2 (±0.07) fL, and composed of 4% activated platelets. There was no significant difference in platelet count, MPV, and activated platelets between fresh and 6% DMSO frozen PRP samples (617.9±65.5x103uL-1; 5.3±0.06fL; 9.5%) (p > 0.05). On the other hand, samples frozen without DMSO showed a significantly lower platelet count (519.6±66.1x103uL-1), higher MPV (5.7±0.08fL), and more activated platelets (13.9%) than the other groups (p 0.05). The 6% DMSO was able to...(AU)

Neste estudo preliminar, um novo protocolo de criopreservação de plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) de equinos foi avaliado. O PRP foi obtido através de dupla centrifugação do sangue total coletado de oito pôneis clinicamente saudáveis. Uma amostra de PRP fresco foi analisada quanto ao número total de plaquetas, volume plaquetário médio (VPM) e morfologia plaquetária. Na avaliação morfológica 200 plaquetas foram contadas utilizando um microscópio com contraste de fase com objetiva de 40x e classificadas como ativadas (com pseudópodes), inativas (forma discóide normal) ou estado incerto (forma esférica, mas sem peseudópodes). Duas outras amostras de PRP foram armazenadas em um freezer mecânico a 80oC, uma contendo dimetil sulfóxido (DMSO) como crioprotetor e outra sem DMSO. Após 14 dias as amostras congeladas foram descongeladas e submetidas às mesmas avaliações das amostras frescas. O PRP fresco apresentou contagem plaquetária de 830 (±95,3) x103 ?L 1, VPM 5,2 (±0,07) fL e 4% de plaquetas ativadas. Não houve diferença na contagem plaquetária, VPM e plaquetas ativadas entre as amostras de PRP frescas e congeladas com 6% de DMSO (617,9±65,5x103 uL-1; 5,3±0,06fL; 9,5%) (p > 0,05). Por outro lado, as amostras congeladas sem DMSO apresentaram uma contagem de plaquetas significativamente menor (519,6±66,1x103 u-1), maior VPM (5,7±0,08fL) e mais plaquetas ativadas (13,9%) do que os...(AU)

Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with systemic granulomatous disease in a horse / Osteopatia hipertrófica associada à doença granulomatosa sistêmica em um equino

A 4-year-old Criollo stallion was presented at the equine clinic of veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, with a 30-day history of progressive weight loss, anemia and swelling of the forelimbs and face. Physical examination revealed that the swelling was firm and had a bone-like consistency, also radiographs showed extensive periosteal proliferation on the forelimb long bones that suggested hypertrophic osteopathy (Marie´s disease). Physical examinations identified no respiratory findings. However, during ultrasound examination, superficial lung disease was identified. The animal was treated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 12 days. Due to a complete lack of response to this treatment, the horse was euthanized. At necropsy several granulomatous lesions were identified in the thorax, abdomen and testicular tunics. Bony proliferation was evident on many bones of the appendicular skeleton and face. Based on these findings the diagnosis of hypertrophic osteopathy associated with sarcoidosis was established. It is important to perform a thorough clinical examination and include hypertrophic osteopathy in the differential diagnosis of diseases that are accompanied by swelling of the face and limbs as edema from various causes, fibrous osteodystrophy, for example.(AU)

Um garanhão Crioulo, 4 anos de idade, foi atendido na clínica de equinos do hospital veterinário da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, RS, com histórico de emagrecimento progressivo há 30 dias, anemia e aumento de volume dos membros torácicos e da face. O exame físico revelou que o aumento de volume era firme e apresentava consistência óssea. Radiografias também mostraram extensa proliferação periosteal nos ossos longos dos membros anteriores, o que sugeriu a osteopatia hipertrófica (doença de Marie). Os exames físicos não identificaram alteração respiratória. No entanto, durante o exame ultrassonográfico, foi identificada doença pulmonar superficial. O animal foi tratado com antibióticos e anti-inflamatórios não esteróides durante 12 dias. Devido a uma completa falta de resposta ao tratamento, o cavalo foi sacrificado. Durante a necropsia, várias lesões granulomatosas foram identificadas no tórax, abdômen e túnicas testiculares. Proliferação óssea era evidente em vários ossos do esqueleto apendicular e da face. Com base nestes resultados o diagnóstico de osteopatia hipertrófica associada à sarcoidose foi estabelecido. É importante realizar um exame clínico completo e incluir a osteopatia hipertrófica no diagnóstico diferencial de enfermidades que vêm acompanhadas de aumento de volume da face e dos membros como edema por diversas causas e osteodistrofia fibrosa, por exemplo.(AU)

Cryopreservation protocol for equine platelet-rich plasma / Protocolo de criopreservação para plasma rico em plaquetas de equinos

In this preliminary study, a new equine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) cryopreservation protocol was evaluated. PRP was obtained by a double centrifugation technique of whole blood collected from 8 adult healthy ponies. A fresh sample of PRP was analyzed for total platelet count, mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet morphology. Upon morphological evaluation, 200 platelets were counted using a differential interference contrast microscope with a 40x phase objective and classified as activated (with pseudopodia), inactivated (normal discoid shape), or uncertain state (spherical shape, without pseudopodia). Two other PRP samples, one containing DMSO as a cryoprotectant and the other without DMSO, were stored in a mechanical freezer at 80ºC. After 14 days, the frozen samples were thawed and submitted to the same analysis as described above. The fresh PRP showed a platelet count of 830 (±95.3) x103 uL-1, an MPV of 5.2 (±0.07) fL, and composed of 4% activated platelets. There was no significant difference in platelet count, MPV, and activated platelets between fresh and 6% DMSO frozen PRP samples (617.9±65.5x103uL-1; 5.3±0.06fL; 9.5%) (p > 0.05). On the other hand, samples frozen without DMSO showed a significantly lower platelet count (519.6±66.1x103uL-1), higher MPV (5.7±0.08fL), and more activated platelets (13.9%) than the other groups (p 0.05). The 6% DMSO was able to...

Neste estudo preliminar, um novo protocolo de criopreservação de plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) de equinos foi avaliado. O PRP foi obtido através de dupla centrifugação do sangue total coletado de oito pôneis clinicamente saudáveis. Uma amostra de PRP fresco foi analisada quanto ao número total de plaquetas, volume plaquetário médio (VPM) e morfologia plaquetária. Na avaliação morfológica 200 plaquetas foram contadas utilizando um microscópio com contraste de fase com objetiva de 40x e classificadas como ativadas (com pseudópodes), inativas (forma discóide normal) ou estado incerto (forma esférica, mas sem peseudópodes). Duas outras amostras de PRP foram armazenadas em um freezer mecânico a 80oC, uma contendo dimetil sulfóxido (DMSO) como crioprotetor e outra sem DMSO. Após 14 dias as amostras congeladas foram descongeladas e submetidas às mesmas avaliações das amostras frescas. O PRP fresco apresentou contagem plaquetária de 830 (±95,3) x103 ?L 1, VPM 5,2 (±0,07) fL e 4% de plaquetas ativadas. Não houve diferença na contagem plaquetária, VPM e plaquetas ativadas entre as amostras de PRP frescas e congeladas com 6% de DMSO (617,9±65,5x103 uL-1; 5,3±0,06fL; 9,5%) (p > 0,05). Por outro lado, as amostras congeladas sem DMSO apresentaram uma contagem de plaquetas significativamente menor (519,6±66,1x103 u-1), maior VPM (5,7±0,08fL) e mais plaquetas ativadas (13,9%) do que os...

Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with systemic granulomatous disease in a horse / Osteopatia hipertrófica associada à doença granulomatosa sistêmica em um equino

A 4-year-old Criollo stallion was presented at the equine clinic of veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, with a 30-day history of progressive weight loss, anemia and swelling of the forelimbs and face. Physical examination revealed that the swelling was firm and had a bone-like consistency, also radiographs showed extensive periosteal proliferation on the forelimb long bones that suggested hypertrophic osteopathy (Marie´s disease). Physical examinations identified no respiratory findings. However, during ultrasound examination, superficial lung disease was identified. The animal was treated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 12 days. Due to a complete lack of response to this treatment, the horse was euthanized. At necropsy several granulomatous lesions were identified in the thorax, abdomen and testicular tunics. Bony proliferation was evident on many bones of the appendicular skeleton and face. Based on these findings the diagnosis of hypertrophic osteopathy associated with sarcoidosis was established. It is important to perform a thorough clinical examination and include hypertrophic osteopathy in the differential diagnosis of diseases that are accompanied by swelling of the face and limbs as edema from various causes, fibrous osteodystrophy, for example. Key words: Pulmonary. Periosteal. Sarcoidosis. Pathology

Um garanhão Crioulo, 4 anos de idade, foi atendido na clínica de equinos do hospital veterinário da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, RS, com histórico de emagrecimento progressivo há 30 dias, anemia e aumento de volume dos membros torácicos e da face. O exame físico revelou que o aumento de volume era firme e apresentava consistência óssea. Radiografias também mostraram extensa proliferação periosteal nos ossos longos dos membros anteriores, o que sugeriu a osteopatia hipertrófica (doença de Marie). Os exames físicos não identificaram alteração respiratória. No entanto, durante o exame ultrassonográfico, foi identificada doença pulmonar superficial. O animal foi tratado com antibióticos e anti-inflamatórios não esteróides durante 12 dias. Devido a uma completa falta de resposta ao tratamento, o cavalo foi sacrificado. Durante a necropsia, várias lesões granulomatosas foram identificadas no tórax, abdômen e túnicas testiculares. Proliferação óssea era evidente em vários ossos do esqueleto apendicular e da face. Com base nestes resultados o diagnóstico de osteopatia hipertrófica associada à sarcoidose foi estabelecido. É importante realizar um exame clínico completo e incluir a osteopatia hipertrófica no diagnóstico diferencial de enfermidades que vêm acompanhadas de aumento de volume da face e dos membros como edema por diversas causas e osteodistrofia fibrosa, por exemplo.

Bovine leptospirosis: increased incidence of Leptospira interogans serovar butembo in the herd of the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil / LEPTOSPIROSE BOVINA: AUMENTO NA DETECÇÃO SOROLÓGICA DA Leptospira interogans SOROVAR butembo NO REBANHO DO ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA, BRASIL

Reproductive problems are the main clinical manifestations of leptospirosis in cows and it is often the only signs observed in the herd. Leptospira Interogans serovar hardjo is the most prevalent and important because it affects the reproductive performance of herds, but serological surveys in Brazil have shown mixed results regarding the occurrence of serovars in animal species. The serovar butembo, usually when found, is present in small proportion of positive results, however, our survey indicated an increase in the prevalence of this serovar in the samples received and processed from January 2005 to December 2008. Thus, the objective of this study was to report an increase in the detection of serological variant butembo in bovine serum from the state of Santa Catarina, in the samples analyzed by the Laboratory of leptospirosis (Lablepto) from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). Keywords: Leptospirosis, butembo, cattle, Santa Catarina State, Brazil.

Os problemas reprodutivos são as principais manifestações clínicas da leptospirose crônica em fêmeas bovinas, sendo freqüentemente os únicos sinais observados no rebanho. Leptospira interogans sorovar hardjo é o mais predominante e importante porque compromete o desempenho reprodutivo dos rebanhos acometidos, porém levantamentos sorológicos no Brasil têm revelado resultados variados quanto à ocorrência dos sorovares nesta espécie animal. O sorovar butembo, normalmente quando encontrado, está presente em pequena parcela dos resultados positivos, porém, nosso levantamento apontou um aumento na prevalência deste sorovar nas amostras recebidas e processadas no período de Janeiro de 2005 a Dezembro de 2008. Desta maneira o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um aumento na detecção do variante sorológico butembo em soros bovinos provenientes do estado de Santa Catarina, nas amostras analisadas pelo Laboratório de leptospirose (Lablepto) da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). Palavras-Chave: Leptospirose, butembo, bovinos, Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with systemic granulomatous disease in a horse / Osteopatia hipertrófica associada à doença granulomatosa sistêmica em um equino

A 4-year-old Criollo stallion was presented at the equine clinic of veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, with a 30-day history of progressive weight loss, anemia and swelling of the forelimbs and face. Physical examination revealed that the swelling was firm and had a bone-like consistency, also radiographs showed extensive periosteal proliferation on the forelimb long bones that suggested hypertrophic osteopathy (Marie´s disease). Physical examinations identified no respiratory findings. However, during ultrasound examination, superficial lung disease was identified. The animal was treated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 12 days. Due to a complete lack of response to this treatment, the horse was euthanized. At necropsy several granulomatous lesions were identified in the thorax, abdomen and testicular tunics. Bony proliferation was evident on many bones of the appendicular skeleton and face. Based on these findings the diagnosis of hypertrophic osteopathy associated with sarcoidosis was established. It is important to perform a thorough clinical examination and include hypertrophic osteopathy in the differential diagnosis of diseases that are accompanied by swelling of the face and limbs as edema from various causes, fibrous osteodystrophy, for example. Key words: Pulmonary. Periosteal. Sarcoidosis. Pathology

Um garanhão Crioulo, 4 anos de idade, foi atendido na clínica de equinos do hospital veterinário da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, RS, com histórico de emagrecimento progressivo há 30 dias, anemia e aumento de volume dos membros torácicos e da face. O exame físico revelou que o aumento de volume era firme e apresentava consistência óssea. Radiografias também mostraram extensa proliferação periosteal nos ossos longos dos membros anteriores, o que sugeriu a osteopatia hipertrófica (doença de Marie). Os exames físicos não identificaram alteração respiratória. No entanto, durante o exame ultrassonográfico, foi identificada doença pulmonar superficial. O animal foi tratado com antibióticos e anti-inflamatórios não esteróides durante 12 dias. Devido a uma completa falta de resposta ao tratamento, o cavalo foi sacrificado. Durante a necropsia, várias lesões granulomatosas foram identificadas no tórax, abdômen e túnicas testiculares. Proliferação óssea era evidente em vários ossos do esqueleto apendicular e da face. Com base nestes resultados o diagnóstico de osteopatia hipertrófica associada à sarcoidose foi estabelecido. É importante realizar um exame clínico completo e incluir a osteopatia hipertrófica no diagnóstico diferencial de enfermidades que vêm acompanhadas de aumento de volume da face e dos membros como edema por diversas caus

Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with systemic granulomatous disease in a horse / Osteopatia hipertrófica associada à doença granulomatosa sistêmica em um equino

A 4-year-old Criollo stallion was presented at the equine clinic of veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, with a 30-day history of progressive weight loss, anemia and swelling of the forelimbs and face. Physical examination revealed that the swelling was firm and had a bone-like consistency, also radiographs showed extensive periosteal proliferation on the forelimb long bones that suggested hypertrophic osteopathy (Marie´s disease). Physical examinations identified no respiratory findings. However, during ultrasound examination, superficial lung disease was identified. The animal was treated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 12 days. Due to a complete lack of response to this treatment, the horse was euthanized. At necropsy several granulomatous lesions were identified in the thorax, abdomen and testicular tunics. Bony proliferation was evident on many bones of the appendicular skeleton and face. Based on these findings the diagnosis of hypertrophic osteopathy associated with sarcoidosis was established. It is important to perform a thorough clinical examination and include hypertrophic osteopathy in the differential diagnosis of diseases that are accompanied by swelling of the face and limbs as edema from various causes, fibrous osteodystrophy, for example. Key words: Pulmonary. Periosteal. Sarcoidosis. Pathology

Um garanhão Crioulo, 4 anos de idade, foi atendido na clínica de equinos do hospital veterinário da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, RS, com histórico de emagrecimento progressivo há 30 dias, anemia e aumento de volume dos membros torácicos e da face. O exame físico revelou que o aumento de volume era firme e apresentava consistência óssea. Radiografias também mostraram extensa proliferação periosteal nos ossos longos dos membros anteriores, o que sugeriu a osteopatia hipertrófica (doença de Marie). Os exames físicos não identificaram alteração respiratória. No entanto, durante o exame ultrassonográfico, foi identificada doença pulmonar superficial. O animal foi tratado com antibióticos e anti-inflamatórios não esteróides durante 12 dias. Devido a uma completa falta de resposta ao tratamento, o cavalo foi sacrificado. Durante a necropsia, várias lesões granulomatosas foram identificadas no tórax, abdômen e túnicas testiculares. Proliferação óssea era evidente em vários ossos do esqueleto apendicular e da face. Com base nestes resultados o diagnóstico de osteopatia hipertrófica associada à sarcoidose foi estabelecido. É importante realizar um exame clínico completo e incluir a osteopatia hipertrófica no diagnóstico diferencial de enfermidades que vêm acompanhadas de aumento de volume da face e dos membros como edema por diversas caus