Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe neck pain diagnosed with skull fracture by CT
By Ledeganck, Liesbet et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2023·Small Animal Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: CT diagnosis of occipital condyle fracture in a dog presented for severe cervical hyperesthesia.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old male Doberman Pinscher was brought to the vet after suddenly showing severe neck pain and sensitivity following a fall. Despite a normal walking pattern, the dog was very uncomfortable when his neck was touched. A CT scan revealed a serious fracture in the neck area. The vet tried treating him with rest, pain medication, and a bandage, but unfortunately, the dog did not improve and was euthanized two months later. The examination of the injury showed it was a healing fracture, but the dog’s condition did not allow for recovery.
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Abstract
A 9-month-old male entire Doberman Pinscher presented with acute onset of severe cervical hyperesthesia after a fall. Neurological examination revealed a normal gait with low head carriage and severe cervical hyperesthesia. A CT scan of the cervical vertebral column revealed the presence of a comminuted fracture at the dorsomedial aspect of the right occipital condyle and sclerosis of the underlying bone. Medical management was initiated consisting of an external bandage, strict rest, and pain medication. Due to the lack of clinical improvement, the dog was euthanized 2 months after diagnosis. Histopathology of the lesion was compatible with a healing fracture.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36377038/