Anencephaly
An anomalous condition of the intracranial nervous system structures. Anencephaly is the developmental lack of the cerebral hemispheres, often resulting in embryonic or neonatal death.
Age of Onset: Present at birth
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of dog can be affected
Clinical Course:
Embryonic or neonatal death
Embryonic or neonatal death
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Hypoplastic calvarium
Thickened flattened skull base
Shallow orbits
Protruding eyes
Movement
Limb Paresis
Proprioception
Abnormal
Cranial Nerves
Decreased menace response
Decreased facial sensation
Posture and Appearance
Hypoplastic calvarium
Thickened flattened skull base
Shallow orbits
Protruding eyes
Movement
Limb Paresis
Proprioception
Abnormal
Cranial Nerves
Decreased menace response
Decreased facial sensation
Intracranial - cerebrum
Unknown
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