Cerebellar Hypoplasia
A congenital malformation that is defined by inadequate development of the cerebellum. Causes can range from genetic abnormalities to in-utero infection. Concurrent hydrocephalus and hydranencephaly may also occur. It has been reported in several dogs with no breed predilection.
Age of Onset: 1 month of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may or may not worsen over time
Clinical signs may or may not worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria, more apparent in hindlimbs
Circling
Stumbling
Falling
Intention tremors
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Absent menace response
Nystagmus
Other
May be associated with related vestibular abnormalities
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria, more apparent in hindlimbs
Circling
Stumbling
Falling
Intention tremors
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Absent menace response
Nystagmus
Other
May be associated with related vestibular abnormalities
Cerebellum
Unknown
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