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Radiographic and MRI characteristics of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a cat presented with a painful chronic ambulatory paraparesis
Author(s) -
Llanos Cesar,
Rau Friederike,
Uriarte Ane
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1002/vrc2.117
Subject(s) - medicine , diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis , magnetic resonance imaging , radiography , ataxia , ambulatory , weakness , hyperostosis , radiology , neurological examination , surgery , ossification , psychiatry
Abstract A 9‐year‐old, male neutered Maine Coon was presented with a several month chronic and progressive weakness in the pelvic limbs, difficulties jumping and increasing aggressiveness towards members of the family. A proprioceptive pelvic limb ataxia, ambulatory paraparesis with postural deficits in both pelvic limbs and severe spinal hyperaesthesia were observed during the neurological examination. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine were compatible with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), chronic spinal cord compression and foraminal stenosis. Mild improvement of the general discomfort without neurological amelioration was seen following 5 months of conservative management. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case report describing the radiographic and MRI characteristics of DISH in a feline patient.