[Mandibular fracture in a Lhasa Apso with secondary renal hyperparathyroidism].
A Lhassa Apso is presented in emergency after having been injured by another dog. It was suffering from a mandibular fracture. The clinical exam revealed generalized and excessive mobility of the whole dentition. Radiographs showed generalized jaw bone demineralisation. A blood sample was analysed and revealed chronic renal disease. We came to the conclusion that this dog was suffering from secondary renal hyperparathyroidism. The hypocalcified bone was so thin that a slight trauma induced the mandibular fracture.
Roux
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Cabinet Vétérinaire Peseux et Clinique des Petits Animaux de l'Université de Berne. proux@net2000.ch
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*