Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Shih Tzu dog with cerebellar tumor causing ataxia and trembling
By Suzuki, Michio et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2002·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cerebellar myxoid type meningioma in a Shih Tzu dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year and 9-month-old male Shih Tzu was brought in for ataxia (loss of coordination) and trembling. An MRI revealed a 1 cm mass in the right side of his brain, which was diagnosed as a myxoid type meningioma (a type of brain tumor). Unfortunately, the dog did not improve with radiation therapy and developed increased pressure in his skull, leading to the difficult decision to euthanize him. This case highlights the challenges of treating certain brain tumors in dogs.
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Abstract
A 6-year and 9 month-old, male, Shih Tzu dog showed ataxia and trembling. By MRI examination, a mass (1 cm) was found in the right cerebellum. As the dog did not respond to radiation therapy, and showed a rise of intracranial pressure, he was euthanized. The cerebellar mass was soft and hemorrhagic. Histologically, the mass contained vimentin-positive spindle- or polyhedral-shaped cells arranged in a cord-like pattern. Mucinous materials were observed in the intercellular spaces. Ultrastructural examination revealed cell processes, microtubule-like structures and desmosomes. The case was diagnosed as myxoid type meningioma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11913553/