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Cervical Disc Extrusion with Dorsal Migration in a Pet Rabbit
Laura Porcarelli1, Elena Dell'Era2, Tommaso Collarile1
1Centro Veterinario Gregorio VII, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Veterinary Sciences
|July 26, 2024
Summary
This study reports the first case of cervical disc extrusion in a rabbit, a condition causing acute walking difficulties. Surgical decompression and histological analysis confirmed degenerated disc material as the cause.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Comparative Pathology
- Rabbit Medicine
Background:
- Cervical disc extrusion is a common cause of spinal cord compression in dogs, but rarely reported in rabbits.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in spinal cord injuries.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old rabbit presented with tetraparesis, proprioceptive deficits, and altered reflexes, suggesting a cervico-thoracic spinal cord lesion.
- Imaging revealed a right dorsolateral extradural lesion at C6-C7, consistent with extruded disc material, along with secondary changes like meningeal enhancement and periosteal reaction.
Findings:
- Computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed spinal cord compression at the C6-C7 intervertebral disc space.
- Histological examination of surgically removed extradural material revealed degenerated, partially mineralized disc material and granulation tissue.
Implications:
- This case highlights cervical disc extrusion as a potential cause of neurological deficits in rabbits.
- It underscores the importance of advanced imaging and surgical intervention for managing spinal cord compression in rabbits.
- This finding expands the differential diagnosis for neurological disorders in lagomorphs.
Keywords:
Oryctolagus cuniculihistologyintravertebral disc diseaseleporidaemyelocompressionneurologicalspinal cord compressionspinal surgerytetraparesisMore Related Videos
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