Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inflammation found in herniated discs of miniature dachshunds
By Shimizu, Junichiro et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2010·Department of Applied Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Inflammatory reaction in the herniated degenerative disc materials in miniature dachshunds.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 39 miniature dachshunds with herniated discs underwent surgery, and researchers found signs of inflammation in the disc materials from 23 of the dogs. This inflammation included various immune cells, which suggests that the body was responding to the herniated material. Interestingly, in some cases, the body may be able to heal itself over time without needing further intervention. This means that some dogs with herniated discs might improve on their own, but it's always best to consult with a veterinarian for the right treatment plan.
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Abstract
Histological and immunohistochemical studies were conducted using herniated intervertebral disc materials obtained surgically from 39 miniature dachshunds. Infiltration of inflammatory cells, such as macrophages, neutrophils, T or B lymphocytes, and multinucleated giant cells, were identified in intervertebral disc materials in 23 cases. Furthermore, proliferations of connective tissue, including neovascularization, were also observed in 17 cases. These results suggest that spontaneous regression of herniated intervertebral disc material could occur in affected dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19915338/