Synovial cysts associated with cauda equina syndrome in two dogs.
OBJECTIVE
To report synovial cysts associated with cauda equina syndrome in 2 dogs.


METHODS
Clinical cases.


METHODS
Two German Shepherd dogs.


METHODS
After magnetic resonance imaging detection, cysts were surgically removed via dorsal laminectomy.


RESULTS
Six and 8 months after surgery, both dogs were free of clinical signs and no pain was elicited on lumbosacral joint manipulation.


CONCLUSIONS
Although described in dogs, cysts at the lumbosacral joint might cause compression of the cauda equina nerve roots. Radical excision of the cyst capsule can result in resolution of clinical signs.


CONCLUSIONS
Synovial cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dogs with cauda equina compression syndrome when lumbosacral degenerative joint disease is present.
Forterre
Franck
F
Small Animal Clinic, Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany. frank.forterre@kkh.unibe.ch
Kaiser
Stephan
S
Garner
Michael
M
Stadie
Bine
B
Matiasek
Kaspar
K
Schmahl
Wolfgang
W
Brunnberg
Leo
L
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome