Caudal cervical disc protrusion in a Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris).
A young adult male white Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) presented with hindlimb ataxia. Cervical and lumbar myelography revealed a compressive lesion of the cord at C(6-7). Corticosteroid therapy and confinement failed to provide lasting remission of signs. A modified, inverted cone ventral slot decompression was used to remove the fibrous material causing cord compression at C(6-7). Temporary Horner's syndrome and laryngeal paresis developed postsurgically because of excessive tissue retraction. The animal recovered normal ambulatory function 6 wk after surgery.
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D000818:Animals; D001259:Ataxia / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002335:Carnivora; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary; D006614:Hindlimb; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography / Q000662:veterinary; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones