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Also know as: '''''Neuritis of the Cauda Equina — Cauda Equina Syndrome — Cauda Equina Neuritis — PNE'''''

Also know as: '''''Neuritis of the Cauda Equina — Cauda Equina Syndrome — Cauda Equina Neuritis — PNE'''''

:[[Equine Motor Neuron Disease|Equine motor neuron disease]]

:[[Equine Motor Neuron Disease|Equine motor neuron disease]]

:Abberant parasite migration (e.g. [[:Category:Strongyloidea|''Strongylus spp.'']])

:Abberant parasite migration (e.g. [[:Category:Strongyloidea|''Strongylus spp.'']])

:In endemic areas, such as the USA ''[[Sarcocystis|Sarcocystis neurona]]'' myelitis (equine protozoal myelitis)

:In endemic areas, such as the USA ''[[Sarcocystis|Sarcocystis neurona]]'' myelitis ([[Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis|equine protozoal myelitis]])

:[[Rabies]] and ''[[Rhodococcus equi]]'' myeloencepahlitis should also be considered.

:[[Rabies]] and ''[[Rhodococcus equi]]'' myeloencephalitis should also be considered.

The definitive diagnosis is made on '''post-mortem examination'''. Extradural and intradural nerve roots of the cauda equina are grossly thickened and are infiltrated with inflammatory cells. Demyelination and axonal degeneration are present. Similar changes in the cranial nerves may be observed.

The definitive diagnosis is made on '''post-mortem examination'''. Extradural and intradural nerve roots of the cauda equina are grossly thickened and are infiltrated with inflammatory cells. Demyelination and axonal degeneration are present. Similar changes in the cranial nerves may be observed.

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[[Category:Neurological Diseases - Horse]]

[[Category:Neurological Diseases - Horse]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]

[[Category:Central Nervous System - Idiopathic Pathology]]

[[Category:Central Nervous System - Idiopathic Pathology]]

[[Category:Peripheral Nervous System - Pathology]]

[[Category:Peripheral Nervous System - Pathology]]