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Having confirmed, with a contrast study, that the bursa did not communicate with any other synovial structures, the bursa could be drained and an attempt made to obliterate the secretory synovial lining. | Having confirmed, with a contrast study, that the bursa did not communicate with any other synovial structures, the bursa could be drained and an attempt made to obliterate the secretory synovial lining. | ||
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A seven-year-old Irish Draught gelding developed a soft swelling on the left hindlimb. This was not associated with any marked lameness, and there was no history of severe trauma to the region.
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| What is this condition? | Prepatellar bursitis. The other possibility is a haematoma, which may ultimately lead to this type of bursal swelling. |
[[|Link to Article]] | |
| How could you confirm your diagnosis? |
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[[|Link to Article]] | |
| How would you treat the condition? | Having confirmed, with a contrast study, that the bursa did not communicate with any other synovial structures, the bursa could be drained and an attempt made to obliterate the secretory synovial lining. |
[[|Link to Article]] | |
