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Other names for Osteopetrosis

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aka: Metaphyseal dyslasia, Marble bone dz.

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Spp. associated with Osteopetrosis?

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Angus cattle = inherited

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Pathology of Osteopetrosis?

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Failure of osteoclasts to resorb the primary spongiosa –> accumulation of bondy spicules in marrow spaces.

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What can Osteopetrosis lead to?

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Aplastic anemia

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Other name for Congenital Cortical Hyperostosis?

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Diaphyseal dysplasia

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Spp. associated with Congenital Cortical Hyperostosis?

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Inherited in pigs

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Patho of Congenital Cortical Hyperostosis?

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Perioteal bone formation on long bones. Deposition on radiating trebeculae –> increase in diameter.

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What other condition is associated with Congenital Cortical Hyperostosis?

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Edema due to blockage of lymph

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Other names for Craniomandiblar Osteopathy?

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Scottie jaw, lion jaw, westie jaw.

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Spp. associated with CMO?

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inheritied in west highland white terriers = dogs

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Path of CMO?

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Abnormal periosteal bone formation, irregular resportion –> irregular thickening of mandible/occipital/temporal bones. Tympanic bullae often severely affected. Less so in the limbs. Appears at 4-7 mo. Can regress, self limiting.

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Where is the primary lesion of Chondrodystrophy?

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1* lesion in growth cartilage.

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Where else can lesions of Chondrodystrophy be found?

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Physis (epi/meta). Articular epiphyseal complex. Epiphyseal cartilage.

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What spp. is associated with disproportionate dwarfism resulting from Chondrodystrophy?

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Calves - get short legs with normal head.

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Types of Disproportionate Dwarfism?

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Deter type (bulldog claves) Telemark type. Short headed type.

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What are the lesions of Telemark type Disproportionate Dwarfism?

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Bracygnathia, cleft palate, protruding tongue, short neck.

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Are the lesions associated with Osteiochondrosis focal or multifocal?

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focal and or multifocal . Both can be observed.

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Path of Osteochondrosis?

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Failure / delay of endochondral ossification = cartilage retention –> increase in cartilage.

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Etiology of Osteochondrosis?

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secondary to anything that decreases vascular flow to cartilage (infarct). Idiopathic. Increase in Zn –> decrease in Ca. Increased calcium.

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Lesions of Osteochondrosis?

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dyplasia, wedge shaped, necrosis, hemorrhage, mineral debris.

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Are lesions of Osteocondritis dessecans (OCD) focal or multifocal?

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Non Focal. Multifocal dysplasia only.

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Path of Osteochondritis Dessecans?

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Dysplasia at the AE complex –> fracture of articular cartilage –> cartilage/ osteochondral flap –> breaks off –> “mouse joint”

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What is cervical verterbral myelopathy (CVM) also known as?

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Wobbler syndrome

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What is cervical verterbral myelopathy (CVM) secondary to?

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Compression/ irritation of the spinal chord.

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2 types of spinal chord compression?
Static or Dynamic (both lead to CVM)
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What animals are affected by static compression?
Horses 1-4yrs = Cervical static stenosis. Dogs = ccervical spondylomyelopathies.
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Where do horses get static compression? What does this cause?
C5-7. Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum
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What animals get Dynamic compression?
Horses 8-18mo = cervical vertebral instability
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Where do horses get Dynamic compression?
C3-5
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With what is Dynamic compression associated?
Rapid growth. Genetic
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what is another name for Hemivertebrae?
Butterfly vertebrae
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Path of Hemivertebrae?
partial development of vertebrae --> compression of spinal chord.
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In what spp. is Hemivertebrae desired?
Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers.
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Etiology of Growth Arrest Lines?
Viral (BVD, Canine distemper) Lead Toxicit (lead line)
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Pathogenesis of Osteoporosis?
Atrophy → Increased resorption or decreased formation
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Causes of Osteoporosis?
* Low Ca → high PTH * Low Cu * High Vit A. * Adriamycin * Fluoride * Glucocorticoids
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3 Lesions of Osteoporosis?
Cortical bone → decreased thickness, high porosity Trabecular bone → decreased thickness Medullary cavity → ENLARGED
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Pathogenesis of Rickets (Rachitic Rosary)
* Young animals * failure of mineralization of endochondrial ossification * Excess osteoid @ epiphysis
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3 Causes of Rickets?
Low Vit D * Low P * Low Ca
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Pathogenesis of Osteomalacia?
* MATURE * softening of bones after growth plate closure * failure of mineralization 
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3 Causes of Osteomalacia?
Low Vit D → low Ca & P → high intestinal P absorption → lower Ca Chronic Renal dz → low calcitriol Chronic Fluorosis
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3 Lesions of Osteomalacia?
* Soft bones → limb deformities * FX * Excess UNmineralized osteoid → resistant to osteoclasts
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Fibrous Osteodystrophy is a form of _______.
Osteopenia
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Other names for Fibrous Osteodystrophy?
* Recklinghausen's Dz * Renal Rickets * Big Head * Bran Dz * Rubber jaw * Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Pathogenesis of Fibrous Osteodystrophy?
abnormal bone quality → excess resorption "osteoclasts" w/ 2o fibrosis * Disruptions in Ca:P homeostasis
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Causes of Fibrous Osteodystrophy (Osteopenia)?
2° Hyperparathyroidism  (most common) Nutrional → ingestion of high oxalate plants, HIGH P diets, or LOW Vit D3 diets Renal →
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Pathogenesis of Vit A. Deficiency?
bone is laid down when resorption should be taking place
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3 lesions of Vit. A Deficiency?
* Small brain case * Increased ICP * Blindness
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Pathogenesis of Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)?
* METAPHYSEAL osteopathy * Bilateral, Symmetrical Physitis→ metaphysis  * Young, growing large/giant breed DOGS
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Causes of HOD?
HIGH Ca2+ & Vit. D. * LOW Vit C.  * Spontaneous
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Pathogenesis of Hypertrophic (Pulmonary) Osteopathy (HOP/HPO
* Incr. blood flow → Incr. arterial pressure & pulmonary lesions → periosteal exostosis * Exostosis → DYAPHYSEAL region of DISTAL limbs * Bilateral, symmetrical * New bone formation
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Causes of HOP/HPO
* Rhabdomyosarcomas of Urinary Bladder → Dogs | * Ovarian Neoplasms → Horses
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CS of Acute
* GI signs | * CNS signs
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2 CS of Chronic Osteofluorosis?
* Dental abnormalities | * Osteodystrophy
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Pathogenesis of Osteofluorosis?
F- BINDS Ca2+ → Ricket-like lesions F- REPLACES hydroxl radical in Hydroxyapatite → abnormal osteoid F- ACCUMULATES in
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Pathogenesis of Vit. A Toxicity?
Excess Vit. A from liver consumption→ Decreased osteoblasts * decreased chondrocyte proliferation * decreased # of osteoblasts * SPONDYLOSIS from periarticular osteophyets
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Lesions of Vit. A Toxicosis?
* destruction of growth plates & cartilage * Osteoporosis * Ankylosing Cervical Spondylosis
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Excesses of which 2 vitamins cause an INCREASED activity of
Vit. AVit. D
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Pathogenesis of Vit. D. Toxicosis?
Acute massive Vit. D exposure excessive intestinal Ca2+ absorption→ widespread mineralization Chronic Vit. D exposure Per
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What affect does Calcitonin have on osteoclasts?
SUPPRESSES osteoclasts
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Pathogenesis of Lead Posioning?
DECREASED OSTEOCLASTS → decr. trabecular remodeling →retention of primary trabeculae (spicules)
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Histologic Lesion of Lead Posioning?
Acid-fast inclusion bodies → osteoclasts & renal epithelial cells
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Lesions of Necrosis (Osteosis)?
Gross * soft, discolored bones Histo. * Empty lacunae * resorption occuring
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Sequelea of Osteosis?
Resportion →  inflammation →  Exostosis or scar No resorpotion →  Sequestrum or involucrum
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Legg-Calve-Perthes Dz refers to what?
ASEPTIC necrosis of the femoral head
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Pathogenesis of Ischemic Necrosis
*  decreased VENOUS outflow from bone * increased BM pressure * Empty lacunae
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3 Routes of Infection for Osteitis/Osteomyelitis?
* Hematogenous → omphalophlebitis, swine spondylitis * Local Extension * Penetration
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Term for Destruction Inflammation of Bone?
Osteolytic
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Term for Productive Inflammation of Bone?
Sclerotic
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Causes of Osteitis/Osteomyelitis in order of prevalance?
BacT > mycotic > viral > parasitic
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Osteitis is inflammation of _______.
Bone
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Osteomyelitis is inflammation of _______ & _____ _______.
* bone | * medullary cavity
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Spondylitis is inflammation of the _____ ______.
Vertebral body
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3 List the causes of Suppurative Inflammation?
Brucella → Swine spondylitis A. pyogens → vertebral abscesses R. equi → foals
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2 Causes of Granulomatous Inflammation?
A. bovis → lumpy jaw, mandibular osteomyelitis | * Mycotic
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3 Lesions of Osteomyelitis?
* Purulent exudate → medullary cavity * Thrombosis/infarct * Bone resorption
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Sequelae of Osteomyelitis?(LOTS)
* Exudate * Extension to adjacent bone * Hematogenous spread * Pathological FX * Sequestration * Fistulae * Vertebral osteomyelitis * Lysis of articular cartilage
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Most common primary neoplasm of bone in Dogs & Cats?
OsteosarcomaAKAOsteogenic sarcoma
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Where is the common site for Osteosarcoma to occur?
Metaphysis
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3 Classifications of Osteosarcoma & location affected?
Simple → bone Compound → bone & cartilage Pleomorphic → anaplastic w/ only small islands of osteoid
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Classification of Osteosarcoma?
* Cell type & activity * Radiographic appearance * Origin
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Lesions of Osteosarcoma?
* Grey-white masses → hemorrhage & necrosis * Reactive bone * Pleomorphism * Agressive w/ Pulmonary metastasis
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8 responses of Joints to injury?
* Fibrillation * Eburnation * Joint mice * Osteophytosis * Villous hyperplasia of synovial membrane * Pannus * Capsular fibrosis * Ankylosis
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5 responses of Bone to Injury?
* Disruption of endochondrial ossification * Bone modeling * Altered mass * Rapidily deposited bone * Injured periosteum
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What DZ is associated with pink teeth & disorganization of d
Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Term for Chondrodysplasia in Suffolk/Hampshire lambs?
"Spider lamb"
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Pathogenesis of Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD/OD)?
DYSPLASIA @ AE complex → weak, retained cartilage → FX →cartilaginous or osteochondral flap
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Lesions of OCD?
* Joint mouse/mice | * Interference w/ joint movement
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Sequelae of OCD?
* DJD * Ulcercation/exopsure of subchondrial bone * Lameness
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Common locations of OCD (by animal)?
Dog → humeral head Horse → ant. aspect of intermediate ridge of distal tibia Pigs → distal humerus
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What is the only form of Osteochondrosis that Cats get?
Epiphysiolysis
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Which animal can get Osteoporosis during lactation?
Gilts(young pigs)
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Osteoporosis is abnormal ______ of normal bone.
QUANTITY
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Rickets is due to abnormal ______ of bone.
QUALITY
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Dogs & Cats get Fibrous Osteodystrophy most commonly due to
Renal dz.
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Which 3 animals get Fibrous Osteodystrophy from improper nut
* Horses * Reptiles * Captive primates
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Tell me about K9 Eosinophilic Panosteosteitis!
* young Male GSD | *  

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