Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ventral meningomyelocele in a German warmblood foal.
- Journal:
- DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Jacobsen, B et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institut fü · Germany
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A five-week-old male German warmblood foal was diagnosed with a ventral meningomyelocele, which is a rare condition where the spinal cord and protective membranes bulge out due to problems with the spine's development. This foal showed signs of central nervous system issues, which can happen when the spinal cord is affected. The condition is thought to occur when the vertebrae do not fuse properly, leading to the herniation of the spinal cord and its coverings. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide information on the treatment or outcome for this foal.
Abstract
A ventral meningomyelocele was found in a five week old, male German warmblood foal which exhibited central nervous symptoms. This rare malformation in horses may be caused by absent or defective fusion of vertebral bodies leading to herniation of the spinal cord and meninges with subsequent degenerative alterations of the spinal cord.
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