Osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia in a Belgian horse.
A lesion in the cervical region of a 14-month-old Belgian gelding with severe ataxia was suspected. Necropsy revealed symmetric focal cartilage defects compatible with osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia. To our knowledge this is the first equine report of symmetrical osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles causing neurologic signs.
Muirhead
Tammy
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Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
McClure
J T
JT
Bourque
Andrea
A
Pack
LeeAnn
L
D000818:Animals; D001259:Ataxia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*