Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spontaneous intradural disc herniation with focal distension of the subarachnoid space in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Barnoon, Itai et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Myelo-computed tomography of a paraparetic 14-year-old dog revealed subarachnoid distension with an intradural filling defect above the T13-L1 disc space. T12-L1 hemilaminectomy followed by durotomy allowed removal of a large piece of degenerated disc material that compressed the spinal parenchyma. Full return to function was achieved 10 days post-surgery. The distension was likely secondary to the intradural herniation, and is a rare and distinct finding.
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