Hypertrophic Osteopathy Associated With Intrathoracic Masses in 5 Dogs and Review of the Literature

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the clinical characteristics and radiographic findings linked to hypertrophic osteopathy in dogs with thoracic masses.
• Clinical assessment of 5 female mature adult dogs.
• Radiographical imaging to evaluate osteopathic changes.
• Literature review on hypertrophic osteopathy and associated conditions.
• All 5 dogs exhibited clinical signs related to hypertrophic osteopathy.
• Radiographs confirmed the presence of abnormal bone changes in conjunction with intrathoracic masses.
• The literature review provided historical and current insights on the condition's management.