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Hydromyelia in the dog

R M Kirberger1, L S Jacobson, J V Davies

  • 1Department of Surgery, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound : the Official Journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
|January 1, 1997
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Hydromyelia, a spinal cord central canal dilation, can occur in dogs due to various causes. Advanced imaging like MRI and CT scans help diagnose this condition and its underlying reasons.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Hydromyelia is defined as a dilation of the spinal cord's central canal.
  • In humans, causes include congenital malformations (Dandy-Walker, Chiari) or acquired factors (infection, trauma, neoplasia).

Observation:

  • Hydromyelia can be incidentally discovered in dogs during cisterna magna myelography.
  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are valuable diagnostic tools.

Findings:

  • This study describes three canine cases of hydromyelia.
  • Each case presented with a different underlying etiology.

Implications:

  • Understanding the diverse etiologies of canine hydromyelia is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

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  • Advanced imaging techniques play a vital role in identifying spinal cord abnormalities in dogs.