Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with brainstem tumor causing sudden neurological signs
By Mateo, Isidro et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2013·Hospital Clí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Brainstem oligodendroglioma in a puppy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old male golden retriever was brought in because he was showing signs of a sudden and worsening neurological problem. While a CT scan didn't show any issues, an MRI revealed a suspicious mass in the brainstem that was likely causing his symptoms. Further testing confirmed that the mass was an anaplastic oligodendroglioma, a type of brain tumor. Unfortunately, the prognosis for this condition can be serious, and treatment options may be limited.
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Abstract
A 5 mo old male golden retriever presented for evaluation of an acute onset, progressive neurologic disease. Although computed tomography (CT) was unremarkable, MRI identified an ill-defined mass located in the medulla, which was considered likely responsible for the clinical signs. The imaging features closely resembled the classic features of human brainstem gliomas in the pediatric population. Histopathologic examination confirmed the lesion to be an anaplastic oligodendroglioma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23861262/