Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
American Staffordshire terrier with cerebellar cortical degeneration
By Buijtels, J J C W M et al.·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·Departement Geneeskunde van Gezelschapsdieren, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Cerebellar cortical degeneration in an American Staffordshire terrier].
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier was brought in for problems with coordination and balance, which are signs of cerebellar cortical degeneration, a condition affecting the brain. The dog showed symptoms like difficulty walking and unsteady movements. After thorough testing, the diagnosis was confirmed, and while there is no cure, supportive care can help manage the symptoms. The owner was advised on how to assist their pet in daily activities to improve quality of life.
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Abstract
Most diseases affecting the cerebellum are congenital and three groups can be distinguished on pathogenetic grounds. In the first group, diseases are caused by intrauterine or neonatal viral infections, in the second group by malformations of genetic or unknown origin, and in the third group by degenerative disease, or abiotrophies. Familial late-onset cerebellar abiotrophy has been reported in the Gordon Setter the Old English Sheepdog, the Brittany Spaniel and more recently the American Staffordshire Terrier. This case report describes the clinical, diagnostic and pathological changes in an American Staffordshire Terrier with cerebellar cortical degeneration. This is the first case diagnosed in the Netherlands.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16916197/