Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Yorkshire terrier with dermoid sinus and spine problems
By Fatone, G et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·Clinica Chirurgica Veterinaria, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dermoid sinus and spinal malformations in a Yorkshire terrier: diagnosis and follow-up.
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Plain-English summary
A Yorkshire terrier was brought in because it was having trouble walking (ataxia) and was in pain in its back. The vet used X-rays and other imaging tests to find a dermoid sinus (a type of skin cyst) and some spinal problems. After surgery to remove the cyst, the dog improved significantly over the next two years.
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Abstract
An unusual case of a Yorkshire terrier with a dermoid sinus associated with multiple spinal/costal malformations is described. The dog presented with ataxia and pain in the dorsal thoracic region. Diagnostic characterisation of the lesions was obtained with radiography, myelography and computed tomography. After surgical removal of the sinus, the dog showed marked clinical improvement over a two-year period.
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