Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Temporary balance problems in three dogs with small cerebellums
By Prikryl, Miroslav et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2020·Jaggy Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transient Postural Vestibulo-Cerebellar Syndrome in Three Dogs With Presumed Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs showed unusual balance issues and coordination problems after their head positions were changed, which is known as transient postural vestibular syndrome. They were found to have a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia, where part of the brain is underdeveloped. Fortunately, their symptoms did not worsen over a minimum of four months, indicating that the condition was stable. While specific treatments were not detailed, the lack of progression in their symptoms suggests that they may not require aggressive intervention.
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Abstract
This case study presents a unique transient postural vestibular syndrome in three dogs. The transient postural symptoms present as pronounced vestibulo-cerebellar signs after altering the position of the head. Magnetic resonance imaging findings of the brain suggest caudal cerebellar hypoplasia, affecting vermis, and floccular lobes bilaterally in case 1, and hypoplasia of the nodulus vermis in cases 2 and 3. No progression of clinical signs was reported in minimum of 4 months period.
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