Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pekingese dog with spine and rib birth defects and spinal cord cysts
By Ruberte, J et al.·Published in Zentralblatt fur Veterinarmedizin. Reihe A·1995·Department of Pathology and Animal Production, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Malformations of the vertebral bodies and the ribs associated to spinal dysraphism without spina bifida in a Pekingese dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A Pekingese dog was brought in with unusual spinal and rib problems, including misshapen vertebrae and fused ribs. The dog had a condition called spinal dysraphism, which caused fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord and other spinal abnormalities. These issues were likely due to developmental problems that occurred before birth. Unfortunately, the dog's condition was complex, involving multiple malformations, and it may require ongoing management.
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Abstract
A Pekingese dog with hemivertebrae, rib malformations and spinal cord dysraphism without spina bifida was presented. Two types of hemivertebrae were seen: bilateral and unilateral. Thoracic hemivertebrae were associated with fused ribs and rudimentary ribs. Spinal dysraphism consisted of polycavitary syringomyelia in the dorsal and lateral funiculi, hydromyelia and anomalies of the dorsal median septum and median fissure, associated to lumbar and sacral hemivertebrae. Cauda equina agenesia was also present. To conclude, the dog showed two malformations from different embryonic origins. Vertebral and rib malformations are of mesodermic origin and spinal dysraphism is of ectodermic origin. A possible common mechanism responsible for both anomalies is discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8578905/