Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with hydrocephalus causing vision loss in left eye
By Kawasaki, Yasuaki et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2003·Department of Veterinary Physiology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hydrocephalus with visual deficits in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 22-month-old male Japanese mongrel cat was brought in for problems with urination and seizures. During the exam, the vet found that the cat had narrowed vision in the right eye and no vision in the left eye. A CT scan revealed hydrocephalus, which is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain, causing pressure on the visual pathways. The exact cause of the hydrocephalus was not determined, but the cat's eye function otherwise appeared normal. Treatment options for hydrocephalus can vary, so it's important to discuss the best approach with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
A 22-month-old male Japanese mongrel cat with a history of dysuria and recurrent generalised tonic-clonic seizure was examined by neuro-opthalmological testing and computed tomography (CT). Vision testing revealed narrowing of the visual field in the right eye, and complete visual deficits in the left eye. Pupillary reactions, and motor and sensory function in the eyelids and the eyes were normal. The cat was diagnosed as hydrocephalus by CT examination, because dilation of the right lateral ventricle, and compression of the right temporal and occipital cortices was shown. The etiology of the hydrocephalus was unclear. Although a unilateral lesion of the upper visual pathway was suspected, a complete homonymous hemianopsia was not shown.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14709828/