Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Goat with brain tumor causing circling and behavior changes
By Marshall, C L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1995·Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Glioma in a goat.
- Species:
- goat
Plain-English summary
A goat was brought in because it was acting strangely and circling around. After a thorough examination, including brain scans and tests, the vet found signs of a brain tumor. Unfortunately, the goat's condition continued to worsen, and due to the poor outlook, it was euthanized. A post-mortem examination revealed a large glioma (a type of brain tumor) that was malignant.
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Abstract
An adult goat was examined because of behavioral changes and circling. Results of neurologic examination, CSF analysis, hematologic evaluation, and computed tomography of the brain were suggestive of an intra-axial mass. The goat was euthanatized because of worsening neurologic condition and poor prognosis. Necropsy revealed a large mass in the right cerebral hemisphere and caudal brain herniation through the foramen magnum. The mass was diagnosed as a glioma, with oligodendrocyte differentiation. Results of immunohistochemical evaluation were compatible with a malignant, poorly differentiated tumor.
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