Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Identification of an intra-cranial intra-axial porcupine quill foreign body with computed tomography in a canine patient.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Sauvé, Christopher P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Western Veterinary Specialist Centre of Edmonton · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An intra-cranial intra-axial foreign body was diagnosed in a golden retriever dog through the use of computed tomography (CT). Confirmed by necropsy, a porcupine quill had migrated to the patient's left cerebral hemisphere, likely through the oval foramen. This case study demonstrates the efficacy of CT in visualizing a quill in the canine brain.
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