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Chiari-like malformation in two cats.
- Source :
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The Journal of small animal practice [J Small Anim Pract] 2018 Sep; Vol. 59 (9), pp. 578-582. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Oct 13. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Two male, neutered, domestic, shorthaired cats were evaluated for progressive paresis and ataxia. Neurological examinations suggested a spinal cord lesion in each case. Complete blood examination and cerebrospinal fluid analysis were unremarkable in both cats. MRI revealed malformation of the occipital bone with herniation of the cerebellar vermis through the foramen magnum but without syringomyelia. Chiari-like malformation was suspected in both patients. MRI repeated one year later in both cats because of progression of clinical signs yielded the same findings as the initial scans. Foramen magnum decompression in one cat was associated with resolution of clinical signs.<br /> (© 2017 British Small Animal Veterinary Association.)
- Subjects :
- Animals
Arnold-Chiari Malformation diagnostic imaging
Arnold-Chiari Malformation surgery
Ataxia veterinary
Cat Diseases diagnostic imaging
Cat Diseases surgery
Cats
Decompression, Surgical veterinary
Foramen Magnum surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging veterinary
Male
Paresis veterinary
Arnold-Chiari Malformation veterinary
Cat Diseases congenital
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1748-5827
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29027670
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12768