Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy fox terrier with brain fluid buildup and infection
By Dewey, C W·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2002·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: External hydrocephalus in a dog with suspected bacterial meningoencephalitis.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-week-old male fox terrier was brought to the vet because he showed signs of hydrocephalus, which is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain. After tests, the vet diagnosed him with external hydrocephalus and a brain infection called meningoencephalitis. The treatment involved antibiotics and a special device called a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to help drain the excess fluid. Fortunately, the dog improved and was reported to be doing well one year later.
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Abstract
An approximately 12-week-old, male fox terrier was presented for clinical and physical signs consistent with hydrocephalus. Diagnostic evaluation led to a diagnosis of external hydrocephalus and fibrinopurulent meningoencephalitis. Treatment consisted of antibiotics and the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The dog improved neurologically and was alive and doing well 1 year following initial presentation. This is the first reported case of external hydrocephalus in the dog. The dog of this report exhibited clinical features consistent with a disorder termed hydrocephalus with periventricular encephalitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12428889/