Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Permanent neck extension and eye movement problems in 2 dogs
By Canal, Sara et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Portoni Rossi Veterinary Hospital, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dorsal midbrain syndrome associated with persistent neck extension: Clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in 2 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two young dogs were brought in because they suddenly started holding their heads in an unusual position and had strange eye movements. During the vet's examination, it was found that both dogs had their necks extended permanently, along with issues with their pupils and eye movements. An MRI revealed a mass in the midbrain of both dogs, which was likely causing these symptoms. The dogs' conditions were serious, and further treatment would depend on the specific diagnosis and management of the mass.
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Abstract
Two young dogs were evaluated for an acute onset of abnormal head posture and eye movement. Neurological examination was characterized mostly by permanent neck extension, abnormalities of pupils, and eye movement. A mesencephalic mass lesion was detected on magnetic resonance imaging in both cases. Neurophysiological pathways likely responsible for this peculiar clinical presentation are discussed.
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