By Kendra Freeman, DVM, MS, DACVS (large animal), DACVS (small animal)

PRESENTATION

A three-year-old male, neutered boxer presents for vomiting.

ANSWERS

1) What condition is present in this spine?
a. Spondylosis deformations
b. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)

2) This condition is characterized by¹:
a. Preserved intervertebral disc spaces
b. Formation of new bone along ventral longitudinal ligament for at least three vertebrae
c. Formation of pseudoarthrosis between bases of spinous processes
d. All of the above

3) The incidence of DISH is estimated to be ________________. The incidence of spondylosis deformans is estimated to be ______________.²
a. 10 percent, 30 percent
b. Four percent, 18 percent
c. 20 percent, five percent

References

1. Tobias, K. M., & Johnston, S. A. (2013). Veterinary surgery: small animal-E-BOOK: 2-volume set. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Kranenburg, H. J. C., Voorhout, G., Grinwis, G. C., Hazewinkel, H. A., & Meij, B. P. (2011). Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and spondylosis deformans in purebred dogs: a retrospective radiographic study. The Veterinary Journal, 190(2), e84-e90.