Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Calvarial hyperostosis syndrome in two female Bullmastiffs
By McConnell, J F et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2006·Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Calvarial hyperostosis syndrome in two bullmastiffs.
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Plain-English summary
Two female bullmastiffs were brought in with a condition called calvarial hyperostosis syndrome, which causes thickening of the skull bones. One dog had an MRI that showed changes in the frontal bones and surrounding soft tissues, while the other dog had similar changes in the long bones of the legs. This condition is rare in female dogs, and these cases provide new insights into its clinical features. Treatment details weren't specified, but understanding these symptoms can help owners recognize similar issues in their pets.
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Abstract
Two bullmastiffs with calvarial hyperostosis syndrome are described and are the first documented examples in females. The clinical and radiologic features were similar to those previously reported in males. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings have not previously been reported. One dog underwent MR imaging and abnormalities included thickening of the frontal bones with loss of normal fat signal and changes in the overlying soft tissues. In one of the dogs, long bone changes were seen in the femora and resembled those seen with craniomandibular osteopathy.
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