Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Yorkshire terrier with neck scratching and brain malformations
By Cagle, Laura·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2010·Atlantic Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Concurrent occipital hypoplasia, occipital dysplasia, syringohydromyelia, and hydrocephalus in a Yorkshire terrier.
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Plain-English summary
A 7.5-year-old neutered male Yorkshire terrier was brought in for mild coordination issues and occasional neck scratching. After an MRI, the vet found several serious conditions affecting the dog's brain and spine, including malformations and fluid-filled cavities. The dog underwent surgery to relieve pressure, but unfortunately, there was no improvement or progression in his symptoms after a month.
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Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging of a 7.5-year-old neutered male Yorkshire terrier with mild generalized ataxia and intermittent neck scratching led to a diagnosis of caudal occipital malformation and syringohydromyelia. Surgical exploration led to a diagnosis of occipital dysplasia with concurrent occipital hypoplasia. Following a dorsal laminectomy of the first cervical vertebra there was no progression or improvement a month later.
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