Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neck swelling from dermoid sinus near C2 in Rhodesian ridgeback cross
By Lambrechts, N·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1996·Department of Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dermoid sinus in a crossbred Rhodesian ridgeback dog involving the second cervical vertebra.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old neutered female Rhodesian ridgeback/dalmatian mix was brought to the vet because of a swelling on her neck that didn't improve after two surgeries. X-rays showed that the swelling was connected to her spine, and an ultrasound revealed two cavities near her second cervical vertebra. To fully remove the abnormal tissue, the vet performed a partial surgery on her spine. The tissue was then examined and confirmed to be a dermoid sinus, which is a type of skin abnormality. After the surgery, the dog was treated and is expected to recover well.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old neutered Rhodesian ridgeback/dalmatian crossbred bitch was presented with a cervical, dorsal midline cutaneous swelling after 2 unsuccessful attempts at surgical resection of a dermoid sinus. Radiographs of the cervical spine indicated a C2 transosseous communication with the vertebral canal. Ultrasonographic evaluation demonstrated 2 interlinking cavities terminating close to C2. Complete resection of the sinus tract necessitated a partial dorsal laminectomy. Histology confirmed the diagnosis. This case is compared to similar cases in the literature.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9120862/