Osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia in a Belgian horse

A lesion in the cervical region of a 14-month-old Belgian gelding with severe ataxia was suspected. Necropsy revealed symmetric focal cartilage defects compatible with osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia. To our knowledge this is the first equine report of symme...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2003-12, Vol.44 (12), p.984-986
Main Authors: Muirhead, Tammy, McClure, J T, Bourque, Andrea, Pack, LeeAnn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Ataxia - etiology
Ataxia - pathology
Ataxia - veterinary
Atlanto-Occipital Joint - pathology
Horse Diseases - diagnosis
Horse Diseases - pathology
Horses
Male
Occipital Bone - pathology
Osteochondritis - diagnosis
Osteochondritis - pathology
Osteochondritis - veterinary
Scientific
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Summary:A lesion in the cervical region of a 14-month-old Belgian gelding with severe ataxia was suspected. Necropsy revealed symmetric focal cartilage defects compatible with osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia. To our knowledge this is the first equine report of symmetrical osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles causing neurologic signs.
ISSN:0008-5286