Transmission of pathogenic microorganisms or cancerous cells from an original site to one or more sites elsewhere in the body, usually by way of the blood vessels or lymphatics. A secondary cancerous growth formed by transmission of cancerous cells from a primary growth located elsewhere in the body.
Chondroids are firm stones of pus that form here and complicate treatment of infection. In milder cases, guttural pouch infections respond to systemic antibiotics or flushing of the pouch.
Chondroplasty is one such technique that is used to help smooth out damaged, irregular shaped cartilage in order to provide a smoother gliding surface for the joint. This can be effective in reducing the symptoms associated with the injury and can prevent further propagation of the chondral injury.