Dorsal midbrain syndrome associated with persistent neck extension: Clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in 2 dogs |
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| Authors: | Sara Canal Massimo Baroni Cristian Falzone Giulia M. De Benedictis Marco Bernardini |
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| Affiliation: | Portoni Rossi Veterinary Hospital, Zola Predosa, Bologna, Italy (Canal, Bernardini); Valdinievole Veterinary Clinic, Monsummano Terme, Pistoia, Italy (Baroni); Pedrani Veterinary Clinic, Zugliano, Vicenza, Italy (Falzone); Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health, University of Padua, Italy (Canal, De Benedictis, Bernardini). |
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| Abstract: | Two young dogs were evaluated for an acute onset of abnormal head posture and eye movement. Neurological examination was characterized mostly by permanent neck extension, abnormalities of pupils, and eye movement. A mesencephalic mass lesion was detected on magnetic resonance imaging in both cases. Neurophysiological pathways likely responsible for this peculiar clinical presentation are discussed. |
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