Absence of the dens in a 9.5-year-old rottweiler with non-progressive clinical signs.
Absence of the dens is rarely described in large breed dogs. In this rottweiler, mild neurological deficits seen at 6 mo of age did not progress for the 9.5 y of the dog's life despite lack of surgical intervention. This finding underscores the marked differences between small and large breeds.
Department of Biomedical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, USA. pattonk@battelle.org
Kristin M
KM
Patton
Kelli M
KM
Almes
Alexander
A
de Lahunta
D000818:Animals; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D004285:Dogs / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000235:genetics; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000002:abnormalities*