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Spinal epidural and synovial lipomatosis in a 3‐year‐old Eurasian dog receiving sustained steroid therapy

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: This report describes a spinal cord epidural and synovial lipomatosis in a 3-year-old neutered male Eurasian dog. This dog presented for ambulatory paraparesis and was previously treated with immunosuppressive dosages of prednisolone for 2 years. Computed tomography (CT) myelography and magnetic resonnance imaging (MRI) images identified dorsal compression of the thoraco-lumbar spinal cord by hypertrophic epidural fat. Histological examination identified extensive well-differentiated mature adipose tissue in the subepithelial area of the tarsal synovium. Prednisolone is a reported predisposing factor in humans with lipomatosis.

Source: Veterinary Medicine and Science

DOI: 10.1002/vms3.842

Authors: Marion Signoret, Lucile Gros, Renaud Dumont, Claire Dally, Kevin Le Boedec, Laurent Cauzinille

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,200