Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with back birth defect and cyst causing leg weakness
By Blondel, M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2021·Department of Small Animal Surgery, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Type IV dermoid sinus, intramedullary dermoid cyst and spina bifida in a Cane Corso.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old male Cane Corso was brought in because he was having trouble using his back legs and had a history of suspected meningitis. After thorough exams and imaging, the vet found a dermoid sinus (a type of skin cyst) and spina bifida (a spinal defect). The dog underwent surgery to remove the cyst and the sinus, which involved some complex procedures. Although he initially showed some worsening in his neurological condition after surgery, he gradually improved and regained function in his hind legs.
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Abstract
A 1-year-old male Cane Corso was presented for progressive hindlimb neurologic deficits, with a history of suspected recurrent meningitis. Physical examination and advanced diagnostic imaging findings were suggestive of a thoracic dermoid sinus extending into the dura mater, and spina bifida. After initial medical treatment, the lesion was surgically excised, and the presence of an intramedullary cyst in continuation with the dermoid sinus was confirmed, requiring partial durectomy and myelotomy for removal. Histopathological examination of the excised tissue confirmed the diagnosis of a dermoid sinus associated with an intramedullary dermoid cyst. After surgery, the dog temporarily declined neurologically but then showed progressive neurological improvement. This report describes presentation and successful surgical treatment of a type IVa dermoid sinus associated with an intramedullary dermoid cyst and spina bifida in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33025601/