Clinical features, imaging characteristics, and long-term outcome of dogs with cranial meningocele or meningoencephalocele

Malformations of the skull include incomplete closure of the calvaria. This opening of the cranium, termed cranioschisis, is a potential gap in the skull through which tissue can protrude. A meningoencephalocele (MEC) is a protrusion of cerebral tissue and meninges through a cranial defect, whereas a meningocele (MC) is a herniation of the meninges only. The prevalence of cranial MC and MEC in dogs currently is unknown, and there are only 4 case reports described.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - December 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Neurology Source Type: research