What is your neurologic diagnosis?

Guevar, J., Shihab, N., English, K. and Volk, H. A. (2013) What is your neurologic diagnosis? Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 242(5), pp. 619-621. (doi: 10.2460/javma.242.5.619)

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Abstract

An 8.5-year-old 17.2-kg (37.8-lb) neutered female English Springer Spaniel was referred to the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at the Royal Veterinary College for evaluation of thoracolumbar kyphosis and lethargy of 2 days' duration. The referring veterinarian had first examined the dog 6 weeks earlier because of lethargy, and a diagnosis of pyometra was made 4 weeks later for which the dog was treated surgically. Following 2 weeks of sustained postoperative improvement, the dog began to shiver intermittently and adopted a hunched posture. Proprioceptive deficits were then noticed affecting both pelvic limbs. Rest and provision of analgesia did not improve the clinical signs, and the dog was referred for neurology consultation. At the referral examination, the dog was lethargic but responsive. Except for the neurologic examination findings, results of a complete physical examination were unremarkable.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Guevar, Mr Julien
Authors: Guevar, J., Shihab, N., English, K., and Volk, H. A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Journal Abbr.:JAVMA
Publisher:AVMA
ISSN:0003-1488
ISSN (Online):1943-569X

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