Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden back leg paralysis caused by Cryptococcus gattii
By Kurach, Lindsey et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Michigan State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute hind limb paralysis secondary to an extradural spinal cord Cryptococcus gattii lesion in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old spayed female German short-haired pointer was brought to the vet after suddenly being unable to walk, showing signs of paralysis in her back legs. A CT scan showed a problem in her spine caused by a fungal infection called Cryptococcus gattii. The vet performed surgery to relieve the pressure on her spinal cord and sent the affected tissue for testing. This case highlights the importance of quick action in treating serious spinal issues caused by infections.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24155428/