A genome-wide association study identifies candidate loci associated to syringomyelia secondary to Chiari-like malformation in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

A genome-wide association study identifies candidate loci associated to syringomyelia secondary to Chiari-like malformation in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Abstract Background Syringomyelia (SM) is a common condition affecting brachycephalic toy breed dogs and is characterized by the development of fluid-filled cavities within the spinal cord. It is often concurrent with a complex developmental malformation of the skull and craniocervical vertebrae cal...

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Main Authors: Frédéric Ancot, Philippe Lemay, Susan P. Knowler, Karen Kennedy, Sandra Griffiths, Giunio Bruto Cherubini, Jane Sykes, Paul J. J. Mandigers, Guy A. Rouleau, Clare Rusbridge, Zoha Kibar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Syringomyelia
Chiari malformation
CKCS dog breed
Cranial MRI measurements
Whole genome association study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-018-0605-z

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