Presumptive steroid-responsive radiculoneuritis in dogs
Carmen Manuela Stan, Matthew James, Mark Lowrie · 2026
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Description
Carmen Stan, Matthew James, and Mark Lowrie describe a rare nerve inflammation in dogs that answers to steroid treatment, in a study from 2026. The condition swells spinal nerves and roots, and its scans can look much like cancer. Telling the two apart decides whether a dog gets medical care or faces a grim cancer outlook.
Fifteen dogs treated at two British referral centers between 2019 and 2025 were reviewed. Most had weeks of lameness and weakness in one leg, and most were male. Scans showed inflammation in set spinal segments, and each dog was followed for at least a year. The paper lays out the signs, scan traits, treatments, and outcomes of the group. That record helps vets spot the condition sooner and treat with more confidence.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Carmen Manuela Stan, Matthew James, Mark Lowrie |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |