Calvarial Hyperostosis
A proliferate, non-neoplastic disease that affects the bones of the cranium.
In one report by Mól et al., 2023, a female bullmastiff was reported with hyperostosis of the calvarium, mandible, and cervical vertebrae.
In one report by Mól et al., 2023, a female bullmastiff was reported with hyperostosis of the calvarium, mandible, and cervical vertebrae.
Age of Onset: Young animals are typically affected
Sex Predisposition: Males are more commonly affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time or may be self-limiting
Clinical signs may worsen over time or may be self-limiting
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Loss of appetite
Posture and Appearance
Irregular thickening of the bones of the skull
Movement
Ambulatory tetraparesis (due to cervical vertebral bone involvement)
Painful Reactions
Painful on palpation of skull
Other
Fever
Lethargy
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Loss of appetite
Posture and Appearance
Irregular thickening of the bones of the skull
Movement
Ambulatory tetraparesis (due to cervical vertebral bone involvement)
Painful Reactions
Painful on palpation of skull
Other
Fever
Lethargy
Bones of the cranium
Unknown
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