Inflammatory reaction in the herniated degenerative disc materials in miniature dachshunds

Junichiro Shimizu, Kyohei Mochida, Yoshiyasu Kobayashi, Masahiko Kitamura, Hiroshi Tanaka, Miori Kishimoto, Ki Ja Lee, Toshiroh Iwasaki, Yoh Ichi Miyake, Masanari Nakayama, Kazutaka Yamada

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Abstract

Histological and immunohistochemical studies were conducted using herniated intervertebral disc materials obtained surgically from 39 miniature dachshunds. Infiltration of inflammatory cells, such as macrophages, neutrophils, T or B lymphocytes, and multinucleated giant cells, were identified in intervertebral disc materials in 23 cases. Furthermore, proliferations of connective tissue, including neovascularization, were also observed in 17 cases. These results suggest that spontaneous regression of herniated intervertebral disc material could occur in affected dogs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)81-84
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Veterinary Medical Science
Volume72
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010

Keywords

  • Canine
  • Inflammatory cell
  • Intervertebral disc herniation
  • Phagocytosis
  • Spontaneous regression

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