Synovial cysts associated with cauda equina syndrome in two dogs
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
16409406
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report synovial cysts associated with cauda equina syndrome in 2 dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical cases. ANIMALS: Two German Shepherd dogs. METHODS: After magnetic resonance imaging detection, cysts were surgically removed via dorsal laminectomy. RESULTS: Six and 8 months after surgery, both dogs were free of clinical signs and no pain was elicited on lumbosacral joint manipulation. CONCLUSION: Although described in dogs, cysts at the lumbosacral joint might cause compression of the cauda equina nerve roots. Radical excision of the cyst capsule can result in resolution of clinical signs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Synovial cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dogs with cauda equina compression syndrome when lumbosacral degenerative joint disease is present.
Date Issued
2006
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Kaiser, Stephan | |
Garner, Michael | |
Stadie, Bine | |
Matiasek, Kaspar | |
Schmahl, Wolfgang | |
Brunnberg, Leo |
Journal
Veterinary surgery
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISSN
0161-3499
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