Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of Normal Skull Bone Marrow Development in Dogs.

ABSTRACT: Bone marrow is the primary hematopoietic organ, playing a vital role in the production of blood cells. While the development of bone marrow in different canine bones has been studied, research on the skull bone marrow is lacking. This study aimed to assess the normal MRI appearance of the skull bone marrow development in dogs and establish a model for skull bone marrow conversion. A multicenter retrospective study was conducted on 40 dogs undergoing MRI for an idiopathic/unknown origin epilepsy diagnosis. Dogs were categorized into four age groups: <6 months, 6-11 months, 12-18 months, and 18 months-6 years. Signal intensity, homogeneity (with a grading system), and contrast enhancement of the calvarium, skull base, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and maxillofacial bones were assessed. The

SUBMITTER: Corsini G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365441 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature