Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spinal cord bleeding causing nerve problems in 3 dogs
By Barker, Andrew et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected primary hematomyelia in 3 dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs were diagnosed with primary hematomyelia, which means they had bleeding inside their spinal cords without a clear cause. They showed signs of neurological problems, and vets used MRI and tissue analysis to confirm the diagnosis. After surgically removing the hematoma (the collection of blood), the dogs showed improvement in their symptoms, although some still had minor issues afterward.
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Abstract
Primary hematomyelia refers to hemorrhage occurring within the spinal cord without an identifiable etiology. Clinical signs, magnetic resonance imaging characteristics, and histopathological findings are described. Diagnosis was made through histological analysis and rule-outs for underlying factors. Following removal of the hematoma, neurologic deficits improved, although some residual deficits persisted.
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