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Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy in small animals.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20732595     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy (FCEM) typically results in peracute onset of nonpainful, nonprogressive (after the first 24 hours), and often asymmetric neurologic deficits. Definitive diagnosis can be reached only through histologic examination of the affected spinal cord segments. Although MRI is the preferred diagnostic imaging modality for the antemortem diagnosis of FCEM, it may not show any changes in the first 24 to 72 hours of disease. Severity of neurologic signs at initial examination and extent of the lesions seen on MRI can help predict outcomes in dogs with FCEM.
Authors:
Luisa De Risio; Simon R Platt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1878-1306     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-24     Completed Date:  2010-11-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7809942     Medline TA:  Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  859-69     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Neurology/Neurosurgery Unit, Centre for Small Animal Studies, Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7UU, UK. luisa.derisio@aht.org.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cartilage
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*,  therapy
Cats
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*,  therapy
Dogs
Embolism / diagnosis,  therapy,  veterinary*
Female
Intervertebral Disk Displacement / diagnosis,  therapy,  veterinary*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
Male
Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use
Prognosis
Spinal Cord / pathology
Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis,  therapy,  veterinary*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Neuroprotective Agents

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