Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with lethargy and unstable walk diagnosed with brain inflammation
By Fisher, Margaret·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female miniature Doberman pinscher was brought to the vet because she was very tired, had back pain, and was having trouble walking steadily. During the exam, the vet noticed her heart rate was slow, she was cold, and she was sensitive to touch. Tests, including an MRI, showed she had a serious condition called disseminated granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis, which affects the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, the specific treatment details and outcome were not provided, but this condition can be severe and often requires intensive care.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old, intact, female miniature Doberman pinscher was evaluated for lethargy, intermittent back pain, and unstable gait. Physical and neurological findings included bradycardia, hypothermia, hyperesthesia, progressive and ascending ataxia, and proprioceptive deficits in all limbs. Laboratory findings and magnetic resonance imaging were consistent with disseminated granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis, confirmed later by microscopy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11802671/