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Youjung Jang1,2,3, Hyung-Kyu Chae4,5,3, Yeon-Jung Hong6
1Department of Veterinary Radiology, Western Referral Animal Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Veterinarni Medicina
|October 23, 2025
Summary
A cat experienced sudden lameness due to far-lateral intervertebral disc extrusion. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) aided diagnosis, and conservative treatment led to significant recovery, marking a first report in feline medicine.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Diagnostic Imaging in Animals
Background:
- Intervertebral disc extrusion is a common cause of neurological deficits in animals.
- Far-lateral disc extrusion, particularly in cats, is less commonly reported than other forms.
- Acute unilateral pelvic limb lameness in cats warrants a thorough diagnostic investigation.

