Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain granular cell tumor causing seizures and stumbling
By Maglaty, Marisa & Woolard, Kevin D.·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2021·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Granular Cell Tumor in the Brain of a Dog
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female Golden Retriever/Poodle mix started having cluster seizures eight days after surgery to remove a mass from her adrenal gland. She became unsteady and showed signs of confusion, with neurological tests revealing issues with coordination and response. An MRI scan showed a mass in her brain that was causing serious problems. Unfortunately, due to the poor prognosis, her owners chose to euthanize her to prevent further suffering.
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Abstract
10 year-old, female spayed, Golden Retriever/Poodle mix. This patient had a mass removed laparoscopically fromthe right adrenal gland (cortical adenoma) and was started on a low dose of prednisone post-operatively. Eight days postop,she began having cluster seizures and was started on levetiracetam therapy. The following day, the dog was moderatelyobtunded and stumbling. On neurological examination, mild generalized ataxia was noted along with decreased menace OS,and delayed proprioception in the left pelvic and left thoracic limbs. CBC and chemistry values were unremarkable except fora mild hepatic enzyme elevation. EEG showed seizure-like activity and abnormal brain waves resembling sleep state whileawake. MRI revealed an eccentric right-sided mass extending over the frontal and parietal lobes with subtentorial herniation.Due to poor prognosis, euthanasia was elected.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v14i1p80-87