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Morphometric magnetic resonance imaging and genetic testing in cerebellar abiotrophy in Arabian horses.
BMC veterinary research - 23 May 2013
Cavalleri Jessika M V, Metzger Julia, Hellige Maren, Lampe Virginie, Stuckenschneider Kathrin, Tipold Andrea, Beineke Andreas, Becker Kathrin, Distl Ottmar, Feige Karsten
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a rare but significant disease in Arabian horses caused by progressive death of the Purkinje cells resulting in cerebellar ataxia characterized by a typical head tremor, jerky head movements and lack of menace response. The specific role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to support clinical diagnosis has been discussed. However, as yet MR imaging has only been described...
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