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- Author: Simon J. Girling
- From: BSAVA Manual of Reptiles
- Item: Chapter 21, pp 353 - 364
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319794.21
- Copyright: © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2019
Abstract
The reptilian nervous system is similar to the mammalian and avian systems, there are some differences which complicate the assessment of neurological function, including the ectothermic nature of the class Reptilia. This chapter covers relevant anatomy and physiology, clinical evaluation including diagnostic imaging and a wide range of diseases.
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Evaluation of the panniculus reflex in a lizard. (Courtesy of Paul Raiti) © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Evaluation of the panniculus reflex in a lizard. (Courtesy of Paul Raiti)
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Elicitation of the limb withdrawal reflex is used to assess spinal cord segments in the lower back. The reflex was absent in this spiny-tailed lizard with hindlimb paralysis. A more vigorous noxious stimulus applied to the toes revealed an absence of deep pain, indicating serious damage to the spinal cord. (Courtesy of Paul Raiti) © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Elicitation of the limb withdrawal reflex is used to assess spinal cord segments in the lower back. The reflex was absent in this spiny-tailed lizard with hindlimb paralysis. A more vigorous noxious stimulus applied to the toes revealed an absence of deep pain, indicating serious damage to the spinal cord. (Courtesy of Paul Raiti)
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Beaded lizard with hindlimb paresis and kyphosis and scoliosis of the spine (dorsoventral view). © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Beaded lizard with hindlimb paresis and kyphosis and scoliosis of the spine (dorsoventral view).
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Beaded lizard with hindlimb paresis and kyphosis and scoliosis of the spine (lateral view). The head is to the right. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Beaded lizard with hindlimb paresis and kyphosis and scoliosis of the spine (lateral view). The head is to the right.
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Boa constrictor showing ataxia and loss of the righting reflex with inclusion body disease infection. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Boa constrictor showing ataxia and loss of the righting reflex with inclusion body disease infection.
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Bearded dragon with systemic Mycobacterium marinum infection with episodic collapse, weakness and tremors. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Bearded dragon with systemic Mycobacterium marinum infection with episodic collapse, weakness and tremors.
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Aural abscess in a spur-thighed tortoise showing signs of peripheral vestibular disease. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Aural abscess in a spur-thighed tortoise showing signs of peripheral vestibular disease.
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Green iguana showing severe cachexia, collapse, loss of righting reflex and tremors due to Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) infection and renal failure. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Green iguana showing severe cachexia, collapse, loss of righting reflex and tremors due to Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) infection and renal failure.
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Gravid green iguana collapsed with flaccid paralysis due to hypocalcaemia. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Gravid green iguana collapsed with flaccid paralysis due to hypocalcaemia.
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Gravid green iguana dorsoventral radiograph showing extensive demineralization of the skeleton and pathological fractures associated with nutritional hyperparathyroidism. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Gravid green iguana dorsoventral radiograph showing extensive demineralization of the skeleton and pathological fractures associated with nutritional hyperparathyroidism.
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Neurofibroma on the tail of a Berber skink. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Neurofibroma on the tail of a Berber skink.
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Green tree python with spinal lesions showing loss of righting reflex caudal to the lesion. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Green tree python with spinal lesions showing loss of righting reflex caudal to the lesion.