Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and brain scan results in dogs with brain blastomycosis
By Hecht, Silke et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical and imaging findings in five dogs with intracranial blastomycosis (Blastomyces dermatiditis).
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs were brought in for seizures, while another had nasal discharge and one had a bulging eye. They were diagnosed with a rare fungal infection in the brain called blastomycosis. Imaging tests showed different issues, including masses in the nasal area and brain. Treatment details weren't specified, but recognizing the signs early is crucial for managing this serious condition.
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Abstract
Fungal infections affecting the central nervous system are rare. The purpose of this study was to describe clinical and imaging findings in dogs with intracranial blastomycosis (Blastomyces dermatiditis). The radiology database was searched retrospectively for patients with a diagnosis of intracranial blastomycosis which had computed tomography performed as part of their diagnostic work-up. Medical records and imaging studies were reviewed. Five dogs met the inclusion criteria. Major presenting complaints were stertor/nasal discharge (n=2), exophthalmos (n=1), and seizures (n=2). Clinical and laboratory findings were variable. Computed tomographic examination revealed a single contrast-enhancing intra-axial mass (n=1), a nasal mass disrupting the cribriform plate (n=3), and an intracranial mass extending into the orbit and nasal cavity (n=1). Findings in intracranial blastomycosis in dogs are variable, and the disease may mimic other inflammatory disorders or neoplasia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21673331/