This 10 year old MN Chihuahua presented with dropped lower left jaw, anisocoria, CP deficit left hind, limited cervical motion, intermittent paraparesis.
Case Study
CT – Periodontal disease and oronasal fistula with periodontitis in a 10 year old MN Chihuahua
DX
The computed tomography does not reveal an underlying cause of the clinical signs
Image Interpretation
CT of the head and thorax-
Mid generalized periodontitis with moderate atrophy of the jawbones is noted in all quadrants. An oronasal fistular with mild focal rhinitis and a small apical root granuloma is seen at 104. The mesial root of 306 presents marked periodontitis with furcation and tooth root resorption. Both temporomandibular joints present congruent joint spaces with even subchondral bone surfaces and are considered within normal limits. The ventricular system presents mild symmetric dilation of the lateral and third ventricles
Outcome
A number of incidental findings is recorded. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the brain and CSF sampling should be considered for further definition of the clinical presentation.
Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : CT
Clinical Signs
- Neurologic signs
Exam Finding
- Proprioceptive deficits (or CP deficits)
Images
Clinical Signs
- Neurologic signs