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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Squamous cell carcinoma causing dorsal atlantoaxial spinal cord compression in a dog.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2016
Authors:
Miyazaki, Yuta et al.
Affiliation:
Aikawa Veterinary Medical Center · Japan
Species:
dog

Abstract

A 12-year-old Chihuahua dog was presented for cervical pain and progressive tetraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed spinal cord compression due to a mass in the dorsal atlantoaxial region. Surgical treatment was performed. The mass was histopathologically diagnosed as a squamous cell carcinoma. The dog recovered to normal neurologic status after surgery.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27708441/