Dermoid sinus type VI associated with spina bifida and tethered cord syndrome in a French Bulldog.
J Vet Diagn Invest
; 31(2): 294-297, 2019 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
A 4-mo-old French bulldog was presented with acute onset pain and reluctance to move. A tubular structure arising in the dorsal thoracic midline and extending from a cutaneous orifice into deeper tissues was palpated on physical examination. Computed tomography with sinography revealed a dermoid sinus associated with spina bifida at the level of T3-T4. On surgical exploration, the dermoid sinus was found to communicate with the dura. Histology confirmed the diagnosis and classification as a type VI dermoid sinus. The pain response and hyperesthesia were suspected to be the result of tethered cord syndrome. Complete resolution of clinical signs was appreciated post-surgery, with the patient still free of clinical signs 3 mo later.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Espina Bífida Oculta
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Enfermedades de los Perros
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Defectos del Tubo Neural
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
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En
Revista:
J Vet Diagn Invest
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Nueva Zelanda