Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cerebellar vascular hamartoma causing brain signs in a young British
By Stalin, Catherine E et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2008·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cerebellar vascular hamartoma in a British Shorthair cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-month-old British Shorthair cat was diagnosed with a cerebellar vascular hamartoma, a type of brain lesion, after showing signs of increased pressure in the brain and abnormal movements. The diagnosis was confirmed through MRI and a biopsy. This condition is rare in young cats and can cause serious symptoms related to brain function. Treatment details were not specified, but early diagnosis is crucial for managing such conditions.
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Abstract
Cerebellar vascular hamartoma was diagnosed in a 16-month-old cat following magnetic resonance imaging and incisional biopsy. The clinical features were consistent with the cerebellar site of the lesion accompanied by signs attributable to cerebellar herniation through the foramen magnum and increased intra-cranial pressure. A lesion of this type represents a previously unreported differential diagnosis for central nervous system lesions in young cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18243749/