Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute hind limb paralysis secondary to an extradural spinal cord Cryptococcus gattii lesion in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Kurach, Lindsey et al.
- Affiliation:
- Michigan State University · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 2-year-old, spayed female, German short-haired pointer was presented with a 1-day history of non-ambulatory paraplegia with absent deep pain perception. A computed tomography scan revealed an irregular eighth thoracic vertebral body and an extradural compressive lesion. Decompression was performed and abnormal tissues were submitted for analysis. Findings were consistent with a Cryptococcus gattii infection.
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