Spinal Dysraphism (Myelodysplasia)
Myelodysplasias are congenital spinal cord developmental abnormalities. Specifically, spinal dysraphism occurs due to an incomplete formation of the dorsal median septum, ventral median fissure, hydromyelia or absent central canal or failure of ventral gray column cell body migration.
Age of Onset: Congenital (Signs are first observed when the dogs begin to walk)
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs do not worsen over time
Clinical signs do not worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Movement
Bunny hopping (simultaneous) gait in pelvic limbs
Paraparesis
Ataxia
Special functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Urinary and fecal incontinence (uncommon)
Movement
Bunny hopping (simultaneous) gait in pelvic limbs
Paraparesis
Ataxia
Special functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Urinary and fecal incontinence (uncommon)
Spinal - thoracolumbar
Unknown
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