Term: Leptomeninges

This week's Neuro Words for Nerds term is leptomeninges. Read more about the definition, etymology and clinical relevance.

Quiz: Cat with seizures & behavior change

MRI is performed on a cat and a mass is identified. What clinical signs might you expect and what treatment options are available?

Imaging Dx: Dog with neck pain

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MRI is performed on a dog with neck pain but no other neurologic deficits. Interpret the image. What is the likely cause for this dog's neck pain?

COTM: Cat with episodes

A 14yr FS DSH is referred for holding the head down, weakness, and episodes of staring off into space/not being responsive to owner.

Quiz: UMN vs. LMN

You are presented with a paraplegic 7-year-old castrated male Cocker Spaniel. MRI reveals a T12-13 intervertebral disc extrusion with marked spinal cord compression.

Term: Cheyne-Stokes respiration

Respiratory pattern characterized by alternating periods of increasing rate/depth of breathing followed by...

Quiz: Cat with abnormal HL gait

You presented with a 9-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat with an abnormal gait (see image below). What is the likelyb cause, treatment and prognosis?

Term: Hippus

Hippus is a spasmodic or rhythmic dilation and constriction of the pupil. Click on post title to see a video of a cat with hippus and read about possible causes.

Quiz: Abnormal sitting posture

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Where is this dog's lesion most likely located?

Imaging Dx: Neck pain & thoracic limb lameness

A 5-year-old castrated male mixed breed dog was brought in for…

Term: Enophthalmos

This week's Neuro Words for Nerds term is enophthalmos. Click on post title to read more about the pronuncation, etymology, definition and clinical relevance.

Quiz: Stuck in a corner

Where is this dog's lesion and what other signs might you see?