Neurological signs and results of magnetic resonance imaging in 40 cavalier King Charles spaniels with Chiari type 1-like malformations

In human beings a Chiari type 1 malformation is a developmental condition characterised by cerebellar herniation and syringohydromyelia. Abnormalities compatible with such a malformation were identified by magnetic resonance imaging in 39 cavalier King Charles spaniels with neurological signs and in...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2003-08, Vol.153 (9), p.260-263
Main Authors: Lu, D., Lamb, C. R., Pfeiffer, D. U., Targett, M. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cerebellar Diseases - physiopathology
Cerebellar Diseases - veterinary
Cerebellum - abnormalities
Dog Diseases - physiopathology
Dogs
Female
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
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Summary:In human beings a Chiari type 1 malformation is a developmental condition characterised by cerebellar herniation and syringohydromyelia. Abnormalities compatible with such a malformation were identified by magnetic resonance imaging in 39 cavalier King Charles spaniels with neurological signs and in one neurologically normal cavalier King Charles spaniel that was examined postmortem. The dogs with these abnormalities had a wide variety of neurological signs, but there was no apparent correlation between the neurological signs and the severity of cerebellar herniation, syringohydromyelia or hydrocephalus.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.153.9.260