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Cervical spinal cord astrocytoma in a dog
Summary
A rare cervical spinal cord astrocytoma was diagnosed in a Siberian Husky presenting with progressive tetraparesis. This case highlights diagnostic challenges of spinal cord tumors in dogs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Canine Oncology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Intramedullary spinal cord tumors are uncommon in dogs.
- Astrocytomas represent a subset of these rare neoplasms.
- Neurologic deficits can mimic other spinal cord diseases.