Term: Statoconia

Microscopic crystalline bodies made of calcium carbonate and protein that are...

Localize: Neuro signs after dog attack

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A 4-year-old castrated male Chihuahua was presented to the Emergency Department after being attacked by a larger dog.

Quiz: Can you hear me now?

What is the smallest skeletal muscle in the body? What is its function and how is it innervated?

Term: Presbycusis

Presbycusis: Progressive, bilaterally symmetrical age-related hearing loss that is not due to...

COTM: Weimaraner with HL tremors

A 12-year-old castrated male Weimaraner was presented to the Neurology Department for evaluation of pelvic limb tremors and LS pain.

Quiz: Feline brain surgery

Brain surgery is performed on a cat (see image above). Test your neuro knowledge

Quiz: Boxer with neck pain

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CSF analysis is performed on a 1-year-old spayed female Boxer (see image) that was presented for neck pain of 1 week duration. Interpret the CSF and answer additional questions.

Term: Schmorl node

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A defect in the vertebral endplate thought to be due to...

Localize: Miniature Schnauzer biting flank

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A 4 yr male Miniature Schnauzer was presented for evaluation of episodes of licking at his tail and pelvic limb paws.

Quiz: Random questions

Test your neuro knowledge against these 5 questions!

Term: Penumbra

The penumbra is the area of ischemic tissue around an infarct that...

Neuro briefs: January 2017

This month's briefs include hepatic encephalopathy, perioperative cefovecin vs. cefazolin, post-operative pneumorrhacis, and more.