Congenital Abnormalities of the Skull, Vertebral Column, and Central Nervous System, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Curtis Wells Dewey

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This issue will focus on Congenital Deformities of the Brain and Spine. Articles include: Embryonic development of the central nervous system, Chiari-like malformation, Atlanto-occipital overlap (AOO) and other craniocervical junction anomalies, Congenital Hydrocephalus Intracranial arachnoid cysts and other cystic abnormalities of the brain, Atlantoaxial instability, Cystic abnormalities of the spinal cord, Hemivertebra and related malformations, and more!

Sujets

• Médecine
• Médecine Générale
• Smal Animal
• Veterinary Medicine
• Medical

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• Publié par: Elsevier
• Date de parution: 18 février 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780323416726
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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Congenital Abnormalities of the Skull, Vertebral Column, and Central Nervous System
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
Editor
Curtis W. Dewey, DVM, MS
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

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Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Contributors
Editor
Authors
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues
Recent Issues
Preface. Congenital Malformations of the Skull, Vertebral Column, and Central Nervous System
Embryonic Development of the Central Nervous System
Key points
Introduction
Neural tube
Neurogenesis
Medulla spinalis: spinal cord
Myelencephalon: medulla oblongata
Metencephalon: cerebellum and pons
Mesencephalon: midbrain
Diencephalon: interbrain
Telencephalon: cerebrum
Further readings
Congenital Hydrocephalus
Key points
Introduction
Types of hydrocephalus
Patient evaluation overview
Physical examination findings
Diagnosis
Imaging modalities
Medical treatment
Indications for surgery
Surgical treatment
Surgical complications
Prognosis
References
Chiari-like Malformation
Key points
Pathophysiology
Clinical signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Summary
References
Atlantooccipital Overlap and Other Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities in Dogs
Key points
Atlantooccipital overlapping
Occipitoatlantoaxial malformations
Atlantoaxial dural bands
Dens abnormalities
Summary
References
Intracranial Intra-arachnoid Diverticula and Cyst-like Abnormalities of the Brain
Key points
Introduction
Intracranial intra-arachnoid diverticula
Epidermoid cysts
Dermoid cysts
Choroid plexus cysts
Summary
References
Atlantoaxial Instability
Key points
Introduction
Anatomy
Clinical signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Summary
References
Cystic Abnormalities of the Spinal Cord and Vertebral Column
Key points
Introduction
Extradural synovial cysts
Spinal arachnoid diverticula (cysts)
Discal cysts
Dermoid sinuses
Dermoid and epidermoid cysts
Summary
References
Kyphosis and Kyphoscoliosis Associated with Congenital Malformations of the Thoracic Vertebral Bodies in Dogs
Key points
General overview and terminology
Clinical features
Diagnostic imaging
Medical management
Surgical management
Summary
References
Congenital Malformations of Vertebral Articular Processes in Dogs
Key points
Anatomy and physiology review
Articular process dysplasia
Diagnostic imaging
Treatment
Summary
References
Spina Bifida, Meningomyelocele, and Meningocele
Key points
Introduction
Embryology
Pathogenesis
Etiology
Pathologic findings
Diagnosis
Therapy
References
Index
Copyright
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Contributors
Editor
CURTIS W. DEWEY, DVM, MS , Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology); Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons; Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist; Associate Professor and Section Chief, Neurology/Neurosurgery Section, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University Hospital for Animals, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Authors
JENNIFER L. BOUMA, VMD , Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology; Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services, Rochester, New York
LAURIE B. COOK, DVM , Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
RONALDO C. DA COSTA, DMV, MSc, PhD , Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
EMMA DAVIES, BVSc, MSc , Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Neurology; Senior Lecturer, Neurology/Neurosurgery Section, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University Hospital for Animals, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
ALEXANDER DE LAHUNTA, DVM, PhD , Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology); Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology (Hon); James Law Professor of Anatomy Emeritus, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; Rye, New Hampshire
CURTIS W. DEWEY, DVM, MS , Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology); Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeo