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UNASSIGNED: Introduction: Cervical vertebral (C) @entity600 is rarely reported in large breed @entity235 . @entity3799 ( @entity3799 ) may result from defects of @entity1347 , failure of formation or both. This report describes two cases of C3-C4 @entity3799 in young sighthounds, treated surgically. Case description: An 18-month-old female Deerhound and a six-week-old female Borzoi @entity235 were presented because of the complaints of reluctance to exercise and signs of of @entity4048 . Both @entity235 were neurologically normal. Diagnostic imaging revealed @entity85 , moderate @entity1513 , and spinal canal stenosis associated with chronic spinal cord pressure @entity194 . Both @entity235 underwent surgical treatment. Results: A staged two-step surgery starting with dorsal decompression was elected in the Deerhound. After the first surgical procedure, the @entity235 developed focal myelomalacia and @entity2895 and was euthanatized. A ventral distraction-fusion technique with two locking plates was performed in the Borzoi. This @entity1 recovered uneventfully and long-term follow-up computed tomography revealed complete spondylodesis. Clinical significance: Until now, @entity3799 has only been described in sighthounds. @entity3799 might be considered a differential diagnosis in these breeds that are presented with signs of @entity158 . Ventral realignment-fusion and bone grafting may be considered for surgical treatment, although the earliest age at which this procedure can and should be performed remains unclear.
