Disorder - Hypoplasia of dens

Organ Systems Involved
Musculoskeletal
Nervous/sensory

Brief Description
    A condition involving instability of the neck that results when part of the second vertebra fails to develop fully

Groups Affected
Toy


Breeds Affected
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Yorkshire terrier


PubMed References
Hypoplasia of dens

Contributor
Paul McGreevy