Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain tumor causing central nervous symptoms
By Gruber, A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2006·Department of Pathobiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gliomatosis cerebri in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male flat-coated retriever was showing central nervous system symptoms, which can include issues like seizures or changes in behavior. After an MRI, the vet found abnormal areas in the dog's brain, indicating a rare brain tumor called gliomatosis cerebri. Unfortunately, this type of tumor is difficult to treat, and the report does not mention any successful treatment outcomes. If your dog is showing similar symptoms, it's important to consult with your veterinarian for a thorough evaluation.
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Abstract
Gliomatosis cerebri is a rare tumourous disease of the central nervous system consisting of glial cells characterized by diffuse widespread infiltration and preservation of preformed brain structures. This report describes a case of gliomatosis cerebri in a 9-year-old, male, flat-coated retriever dog with central nervous symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain demonstrated ill-defined hyperintense zones of paramedian white matter within the right cerebral hemisphere, brainstem and cerebellum. Histological examination showed a proliferation of tumour cells in the brain structures mentioned. Glial fibrillary acidic protein-immunohistochemistry revealed a lot of fibres positively stained. Based on these findings, the alteration was diagnosed as gliomatosis cerebri.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16970635/