Neurenteric Cyst/Neuroendodermal Cyst/Neuroenteric Cyst
Neurenteric cysts (enterogenous or endodermal cysts) are benign congenital malformations resulting in cyst formation around the spinal cord or within the cranial vault.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected. Age of onset is dependent on progression and rate of growth of the cyst and resulting compression of the CNS parenchyma.
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Head tilt
Movement
Ataxia
Paresis to plegia
Head swaying
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Menace deficit
Variable cranial nerve signs
Special Reflexes (e.g. cutaneous trunci)
Abnormal cutaneous trunci cutoff
Painful Reactions
May have pain on palpation of the vertebral column
Posture and Appearance
Head tilt
Movement
Ataxia
Paresis to plegia
Head swaying
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Menace deficit
Variable cranial nerve signs
Special Reflexes (e.g. cutaneous trunci)
Abnormal cutaneous trunci cutoff
Painful Reactions
May have pain on palpation of the vertebral column
Spinal (intradural, extramedullary) or intracranial
Unknown
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