Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with traumatic monoplegia diagnosed by spinal MRI and dye leak
By Muñoz, Alberto et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2009·Gyroscan T5-NT, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis: traumatic dural tear diagnosed using intrathecal gadopentate dimeglumine.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a spinal cord injury was brought in for weakness in one leg. Regular MRI scans showed a spinal cord lesion, but additional imaging with a special contrast agent helped find two leaks in the fluid around the spine. This confirmed a diagnosis of brachial plexus avulsion, a serious condition affecting the nerves. The dog received treatment based on these findings, which aimed to manage the injury and support recovery.
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Abstract
A dog with traumatic monoplegia had a spinal cord lesion, identified using conventional magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, the intrathecal use of gadopentate dimeglumine allowed identification of two sites of cerebrospinal fluid leakage from the vertebral canal, supporting a diagnosis of brachial plexus avulsion. Veterinary
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