Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with neck birth defect and skin sinus regains walking
By Torres, Roman et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2024·Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old female Labrador Retriever mix was brought to the vet after showing signs of breathing problems and then losing the ability to move her legs. After being transferred to a specialty center, scans revealed a spinal defect and skin-like structures on her spine. She underwent surgery to remove these structures and was given antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication afterward. Remarkably, she was able to walk again on her own within two weeks and did not have any further neurological issues.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old female Labrador Retriever mix rescued by a local shelter developed respiratory distress and later became tetraplegic. After transferring to a specialty centre, diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) revealed spina bifida at C3 and dermoid sinuses at the level of C3 and T1. Surgery was performed to remove the dermoid sinuses. The dog was placed on broad-spectrum antibiotics and a tapering anti-inflammatory dose of prednisone, postoperatively. Independent ambulation was regained within 14 days with no recurrence of neurologic clinical signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37965842/