title: Congenital diseases of the craniocervical junction in the dog.
abstract: Craniocervical junction disorders are most frequently seen in toy and small-breed dogs. They can present a diagnostic challenge, as multiple anomalies can be present concurrently and share similar clinical manifestations. Some, such as Chiari-like malformations, may be present in asymptomatic dogs. A thorough evaluation of the entire craniocervical junction, frequently using more than 1 imaging modality, is necessary before making treatment decisions.
authors: Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, T6 002B Vet Res Tower, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA. sc224@cornell.edu
authors: Sofia
authors: S
authors: Cerda-Gonzalez
authors: Curtis W
authors: CW
authors: Dewey
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000002:abnormalities; D001947:Breeding; D002526:Cerebellar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000002:abnormalities; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005539:Foramen Magnum / Q000002:abnormalities; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000002:abnormalities