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Surgical removal of an intramedullary spinal cord foreign body granuloma in a dog.
- Source :
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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association [J Am Anim Hosp Assoc] 2003 May-Jun; Vol. 39 (3), pp. 306-10. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- A 2-year-old, spayed female, mixed-breed dog was presented for evaluation of a progressive asymmetric tetraparesis and cranial nerve deficits with a 3-week duration. Computed tomography showed a contrast-enhancing lesion along the left side of the junction of the medulla and the cervical spinal cord. An exploratory surgery determined the presence of an intramedullary lesion of the first cervical spinal cord segment. The mass was removed through a dorsal midline myelotomy. Microscopic examination identified a foreign body granuloma that contained a dense, anisotropic outer wall, supporting the conclusion that the foreign body was of plant origin. The dog recovered to a more improved ambulatory status than prior to surgery.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases pathology
Dogs
Female
Foreign Bodies diagnosis
Foreign Bodies surgery
Granuloma diagnosis
Granuloma surgery
Granuloma veterinary
Tomography, X-Ray Computed veterinary
Dog Diseases diagnosis
Dog Diseases surgery
Foreign Bodies veterinary
Spinal Cord
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0587-2871
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12755205
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5326/0390306