NCSU articles

Question 1

In foals, when is the secondary ossification center for the accessory carpal bone first seen?

Answer 1

first seen at 5 weeks

Question 2

IN POD, what are primary radiographic features? WHat views were useful for identifying these lesions?

Answer 2

• Radiolucencies in the palmar condyles
• Disruption of the outline to the subchondral bone of the palmar condyles
• Focal sclerosis of the palmar condyles
• Views:
  
  • flexed DP
  • elevated oblique

Question 3

In POD, what are secondary radiographic features? WHat view were these most commonly identified on?

Answer 3

• osteophytes at the base or apex of the proximal sesamoid bones
• Cavitation of the dorsodistal surface of MC3
• Flattening to the outline of the palmar aspect of the condyles
• View: flexed lateromedial

Question 4

What is the mean attenuation on melanomas compared to the masseter muscle in horses?

Answer 4

113.5 HU (masseter m. 69 HU)

Question 5

What is the attenuation of the setinal clot sign compared to that of surrounding hemoabdomen?

Answer 5

Setinal clot 56 HU (47-70) while hemoab 34 HU (20-45)

Question 6

Thiame deficiency can cause T2/FLAIR hyperintensity in what nuclei?

Answer 6

lateral genigulate, caudal colliculi, facial nuclei and medial vestibular nuclei, and red nuclei

Question 7

What characteristics on CT may indicate malignant transformation of spirocerca nodules?

Answer 7

• hypoperfusion
• mineralization
• nodule irregularity