Far lateral lumbar disc extrusion in a dachshund dog
10.14405/kjvr.2019.59.3.165
- Author:
Jaehwan KIM
1
;
Hyoju KIM
;
Jeongyeon HWANG
;
Kidong EOM
Author Information
1. Helix Animal Medical Center, Seoul 06546, Korea. ultradiovet@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
far lateral lumbar disc extrusion;
extraforaminal disc extrusion;
disc calcification;
IVDD;
dogs
- MeSH:
Animals;
Child;
Dogs;
Fibrosis;
Humans;
Intervertebral Disc;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Radiography
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2019;59(3):165-169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 6-year-old Dachshund was presented with acute, non-localized pain without neurological dysfunction. Radiography revealed multiple calcifications of intervertebral discs and narrowing of disc space in the thoracolumbar region. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed calcified disc-like material entrapped in the left extraforaminal area and showed a displaced nerve root. Fenestration and removal of the extruded disc material were performed in a routine manner. Histopathological examination showed degenerative disc materials with severe calcification both in the nucleus pulposus and around the annulus fibrosis. Based on imaging, surgical, and histopathologic results, the dog was diagnosed with far lateral lumbar disc extrusion.
