Diagnosis of fibrocartilaginous embolism is based on the correct clinical signs and
a normal myelogram.
Diagnosis of degenerative myelopathy is based on clinical signs, breed and
a normal myelogram.
A normal myelogram in a dog with slowly progressive paralysis is very frustrating because the two most likely diseases, Fibrocartilaginous Embolism and Degenerative Myelopathy, can not be confirmed without a necropsy (an autopsy on an animal).
Not exact matches
If the
myelogram is
normal, there is no pressure on the spinal cord.
Diagnosis can be difficult since X-rays, MRI's, CT scans,
myelograms (when a dye is injected into the space around the spinal cord) and other tests are often
normal.