Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neck pain and stiffness in small dogs with Chiari malformation
By Park, Chul et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2009·Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Syringomyelia in three small breed dogs secondary to Chiari-like malformation: clinical and diagnostic findings.
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Plain-English summary
Three small breed dogs were brought in because they were showing signs of pain, sensitivity, and neck stiffness. After a thorough examination and MRI scans, the vets found that all three had Chiari-like malformations and syringomyelia, which are serious conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord. They were treated with medications called prednisolone and furosemide, which helped them feel better quickly, although the underlying issues couldn't be fixed since they were congenital (present at birth). Overall, the dogs showed significant improvement in their symptoms with this treatment.
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Abstract
Three small breed dogs were referred for the evaluation of neurologic deficits. Upon physical and neurologic examination, all dogs displayed hyperesthesia, pain, and neck stiffness. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed on the brain and spinal cord, and all three dogs presented Chiari- like malformations and syringomyelia. These dogs were treated with prednisolone and furosemide, and showed rapid improvement of clinical signs. Chiari malformations and syringomyelia were not improved because of congenital disorders. This case report demonstrates the clinical and diagnostic features of Chiari-like malformations and syringomyelia in three small breed dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19934606/