Dural Ossification (Osseous Metaplasia of the Dura)
Dural ossification occurs as formation of plaques of bone within the dura that can compress the adjacent spinal parenchyma.
Age of Onset: Older animals are most commonly affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Variable- most commonly dogs are asymptomatic, however osseous of the dura metaplasia can be associated with signs of spinal cord abnormalities
Variable- most commonly dogs are asymptomatic, however osseous of the dura metaplasia can be associated with signs of spinal cord abnormalities
Clinical Signs:
Movement
Ataxia
Difficulty lifting leg to urinate
Progressive weakness
Muscle Atrophy
Appendicular muscle atrophy
Movement
Ataxia
Difficulty lifting leg to urinate
Progressive weakness
Muscle Atrophy
Appendicular muscle atrophy
Spinal - cervical and lumbosacral
Unknown
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