Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young Akita puppy with bone disease causing facial swelling and nerve
By Ratterree, William O et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Craniomandibular osteopathy with a unique neurological manifestation in a young Akita.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old male Akita was brought to the vet because he had facial swelling and was not growing properly. The vet found that his skull was enlarged, and he had joint issues and trouble with balance. X-rays showed abnormal bone growth, and sadly, a post-mortem exam revealed that the swelling was pressing on his brain. This case was diagnosed as craniomandibular osteopathy, a condition that caused severe bone growth and neurological problems. Unfortunately, the dog did not survive due to the complications from this condition.
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Abstract
This report describes a 4 mo old intact male Akita that presented for evaluation of a life-long history of facial swelling and failure to thrive. Physical examination revealed an enlarged cranium with prominent bony swellings on the maxillary bone, excessive laxity and crepitus involving multiple joints, and proprioceptive deficits. Radiographs demonstrated multiple osseous abnormalities including endosteal thickening of the femurs and ilium. Necropsy revealed gross compression of the cerebellum and brainstem. Physical exam findings, radiographic abnormalities, and histopathology of multiple bony lesions were all consistent with craniomandibular osteopathy. In this unique case of craniomandibular osteopathy, the dog was affected with severe bony proliferations leading to generalized hyperostotic lesions and brainstem compression resulting in neurologic deficits.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21189419/