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Pneumothorax-I

Pneumothorax-I

A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
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Veterinary Neurology
Comparative Pathology

Background:

Progressive tetraparesis in a 17-month-old dog was investigated.
A history of craniofacial trauma at 2 months of age was noted.

Observation:

Neurologic examination indicated a medullary lesion.
Computed tomography revealed extensive pneumocephalus within the ventricular system and cranial cervical subarachnoid space.

Findings:

Emergency bilateral transfrontal craniectomy was performed due to clinical deterioration.
Intraoperative findings included a significant amount of pyogranulomatous material.

Implications:

Pneumocephalus should be considered in the differential diagnosis for dogs presenting with intracranial abnormalities.
A history of craniofacial trauma is a significant risk factor for developing pneumocephalus.