Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic nerve inflammation with cholesterol deposits
By Piñeyro, Pablo et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2015·Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy with cholesterol deposits in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Labrador Retriever was experiencing weakness and difficulty moving due to a condition called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, which caused spinal cord compression from cholesterol deposits. This unusual condition led to inflammation and the formation of granulomas in the dog's spine. The dog was treated for the symptoms, but the specific treatment details and outcome were not provided. It's important for pet owners to discuss any similar symptoms with their veterinarian for proper diagnosis and care.
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Abstract
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy occurred in an 11-year-old Labrador Retriever dog. Spinal cord compression resulted from massive radiculitis with prominent cholesterol granulomas. Cholesterol deposition and associated granuloma formation is unique in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, in both its human and canine expressions.
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