Korean J Vet Res.  2019 Sep;59(3):165-169. 10.14405/kjvr.2019.59.3.165.

Far lateral lumbar disc extrusion in a dachshund dog

• KMID: 2461015
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14405/kjvr.2019.59.3.165

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.

MeSH Terms

Animals
Child
Dogs*
Fibrosis
Humans
Intervertebral Disc
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Radiography