Presentation and management of trapped neutrophil syndrome (TNS) in UK border collies. (13th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mason, S. L.; Jepson, R.; Maltman, M.; Batchelor, D. J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 55:Number 1(2014:Jan.)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2013-09-13
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12134
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jsap12134-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p id="jsap12134-para-0001"> <bold>Three UK bred Border collie puppies were presented for investigation of pyrexia and severe lameness with associated joint swelling. Investigations revealed neutropenia, radiographic findings suggesting metaphyseal osteopathy, and polyarthritis and all dogs were subsequently confirmed with trapped neutrophil syndrome. Clinical improvement was seen after treatment with prednisolone and antibiotics and the dogs all survived to adulthood with a good short‐ to medium‐term outcome. Trapped neutrophil syndrome is an important differential diagnosis for young Border collie dogs in the UK presenting with pyrexia, neutropenia and musculoskeletal signs.</bold> </p> </abstract>