Occipital condylar dysplasia associated with atlanto-occipital malformation in two Quarter Horses: a case report

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  • Luiz Alberto da Silva Vasconcellos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34188/bjaerv9n3-327

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equine neurology, atlanto-occipital malformation, condylar dysplasia in horses

Resumo

Two horses of different sexes—an 11-year-old male (410 kg) used for cutting and a 5-year-old female (450 kg), both involved in high-performance athletic activities—presented with acute imbalance and a fall, respectively. Radiographic examination was conducted to investigate the possibility of atlanto-occipital malformation; while this was confirmed, an additional finding was identified that elucidated the neurological clinical picture: occipital condyle asymmetry resembling occipital condyle dysplasia in dogs. This indicates that such malformations may involve an additional significant feature—a radiographic finding not previously reported.

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2026-09-28

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Vasconcellos, L. A. da S. (2026). Occipital condylar dysplasia associated with atlanto-occipital malformation in two Quarter Horses: a case report. Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research, 9(3), e89518. https://doi.org/10.34188/bjaerv9n3-327

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