Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Probable lumbar acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion in a cat with acute onset paraparesis.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Chow, Keshuan et al.
- Affiliation:
- Faculty of Veterinary Science · Australia
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A spinal cord lesion localised caudal to the L6 spinal segment was diagnosed in a 2-year-old female spayed domestic longhair cat with acute onset paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging findings were consistent with an acute, non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion of the L5-L6 intervertebral disc. The cat was successfully managed with supportive care, including cage confinement.
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