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The Prevalence of Chiari-like Malformation and Syringomyelia in Several Toy Breeds in the Netherlands
P.G.. Limburg
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The prevalence of Chiari-like Malformation and Syringomyelia in several toy breeds in the Netherlands.
Chiari-like malformation (CM) is caused by herniation of the cerebellum through the foramen magnum[1]. The herniation might be the result to the apparent mismatch in volume between the caudal brain structures and the caudal skull[2]. Syringomyelia (SM) is defined as a dilatation of the central canal, larger than 2 mm[3]. Until now several hypotheses have been raised addressing the pathogenesis of SM. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of CM and SM in several toy breeds in the Netherlands.
More than 2000 MRI scans were obtained from the various MRI centre in the Netherlands. The diagnossis of CM and SM is established by MRI. The following breeds were selected: Affenpinscher, Griffon, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, English Toy Spaniel, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, French Bulldog and the English Bulldog. After selection 236 scans were used. […]
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