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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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0003-1488
Publication Date:
01 Feb 2019

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What Is Your Neurologic Diagnosis?

Franziska R. Peress DVM1
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.254.3.347
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Volume 254: Issue 3
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01 Feb 2019
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A 4-year-old 6-kg (13.2-lb) spayed female Maltese was evaluated because of sudden-onset right-sided head tilt and right-sided facial muscle paralysis of 4 days’ duration. Lethargy was noted a few months prior, which prompted an evaluation by the dog's primary care veterinarian. Otitis externa was diagnosed via otoscopic evaluation and treated with topical administration of antimicrobials. A CBC and serum biochemical profilea were performed after development of the head tilt; results were unremarkable.

On examination at the referral center, the dog was bright and alert. Physical examination findings were unremarkable. Otoscopic examination did not reveal any discharge from either

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