Species: Wild Mammal, Caribou

Specimen:
Carpus

Shown:
Parasitic fasciitis of the tendon and periarticular fascia caused by Besnoitia tarandi

Plain-Language Description:
A front leg with the skin peeled away to both sides. The tendons and other soft tissues around the joint have a fine nubbly appearance and "sandpaper" feel caused by a parasite infection (besnoitiosis)

Pathology Description:
Multiple small nodules along the fascia. Parasitic fasciitis of the tendon and periarticular fascia caused by Besnoitia tarandi.

Comments:
This specimen also shows Brucella infection. For further information on this disease process, see “More from this case” below.