Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy in Two Small Breed Dogs

소형견에서 섬유연골 색전성 척수증 2례

  • Lim Ji-Hey (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Jung Chang-Su (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Byeon Ye-Eun (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim Wan-Hee (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee Young-Won (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Kweon Oh-Kyeong (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2006.06.01
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Abstract

This report described clinical findings and Magnetic resonance image (MRI) results in two small breed dogs with fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE). They were admitted with asymmetric acute-onset tetra/paraparesis with superficial pain sensation. In addition, there were no back pain and no progression of clinical signs. Cerebrospinal fluid and laboratory findings were evaluated. MRI revealed a similar focal intramedullary lesion of hyperintensive signals on T2-weighted images. Based on these findings, it was diagnosed as fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy in those two dogs.

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