Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rottweiler puppy with brain inflammation and abnormal behavior
By Olivier, Alicia K et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2010·Department of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Idiopathic eosinophilic meningoencephalomyelitis in a Rottweiler dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old female Rottweiler was brought to the vet because she was showing unusual behavior and had trouble walking steadily. Sadly, after her passing, a thorough examination revealed that her brain and spinal cord had an unusual buildup of certain white blood cells (eosinophils), which was causing her symptoms. This condition is known as idiopathic eosinophilic meningoencephalomyelitis, meaning the exact cause is unknown. Unfortunately, despite the diagnosis, the outcome was not favorable, and the dog did not recover.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old, female, intact Rottweiler dog was presented to the Iowa State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a progressive history of abnormal behavior and generalized ataxia. At necropsy, there was eosinophilic infiltration of the brain and spinal cord, most severe in the medulla oblongata, cerebellum, and cervical spinal cord. Infiltrates of eosinophils were also present in the liver and small intestines. The dog was diagnosed with idiopathic eosinophilic meningoencephalomyelitis based on cerebrospinal fluid analysis, histopathology, and special stains to exclude etiologic agents.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20622243/