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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026

Case Report: Neurological examination, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging in South American camelids and a dromedary.

Marlene Sickinger, Daniela Farke, Meike L Schmidt, Martin J Schmidt

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Marlene SickingerClinic for Ruminants and Herd Health Management, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.
Daniela FarkeDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology and Clinical Neurology, Small Animal Clinic, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.
Meike L SchmidtInstitute for Veterinary Pathology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.
Martin J SchmidtDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology and Clinical Neurology, Small Animal Clinic, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.

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Abstract

Introduction: South American camelids (SACs) and dromedaries presenting with neurological abnormalities are increasingly common in veterinary practice. Advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are typically available only in specialized veterinary clinics, and their feasibility is often limited by the animal's size. We aim to describe CT and MRI findings in a cohort of SACs and dromedaries diagnosed with neurological diseases. Methods: Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for SACs and dromedaries that underwent CT and MRI of the brain or spinal cord between 2010 and 2025. Fourteen alpacas, two llamas, and one dromedary met the inclusion criteria. Results: Intracranial diseases included trauma ( Conclusion: CT and MRI are valuable tools for diagnosing and characterizing neurologic diseases of the central nervous system in SACs and dromedaries and should be part of the diagnostic work-up when feasible.

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