SRMA Flashcards
1
Q
What does it stand for?
A
- steroid responsive meningoarteritis
2
Q
What else is it known as?
A
- beagle pain syndrome
3
Q
What is it?
A
- an autoimmune condition with inflammation targeted towards the arteries in the meninges
4
Q
Presentation
A
- usually presents in young dogs around 12m/o with acute onset severe neck pain with evident neurological deficits
- +/- pyrexia
- it is not uncommon
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
- can be highly suspect on CSF which shows a predominantly neutrophilic pleocytosis
- advanced imaging may exclude other differentials
6
Q
Tx
A
- extended course of corticosteroids at immunosuppressive doses i.e. 6w minimum
7
Q
Prognosis
A
- usually very good
- but there can be some recurrences
