Hypoplasia of dens

Hypoplasia of dens is a congenital non-formation of the pivot point of the second cervical vertebra, which leads to spinal cord damage."Hereditary and Congenital Diseases of Purebred Dogs." Retrieved from http://www.vet.ksu.edu/studentorgs/Therio/pdf/Hereditary_Congenital.pdf on 2007-03-13.] Onset of the condition may occur at any age, producing signs ranging from neck pain to quadriplegia. ["Breed Predisposition to Disease and Congenital Conditions," "Dr. Bob's All Creatures Site". Retrieved from http://www.petdoc.ws/BreedPre.htm on 2007-03-13.] Hypoplasia of dens affects dogs. It is more commonly seen in certain breeds, including the Chihuahua, the Papillon, the Pointer and the Yorkshire Terrier.

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