Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with brain cryptococcal mass that cleared after treatment
By Hammond, James J et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2011·Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis-intracranial cryptococcal mass in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because her behavior changed and she showed signs of brain issues, like difficulty with movement. After imaging tests, the vet found a cryptococcal mass, which is an infection that can affect the brain. Fortunately, after starting long-term medication, follow-up imaging showed that the mass completely disappeared. This case highlights that cryptococcal infections can cause serious problems in cats, but with proper treatment, they can recover fully.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old neutered female domestic shorthair was evaluated for mentation changes and left prosencephalic signs. This imaging report describes the imaging findings for this patient. A diagnosis of a cryptococcal mass was made based on imaging and additional diagnostics. Complete resolution of the mass was demonstrated by follow-up imaging. This report serves as a reminder that masses associated with cryptococcal infection should be included on the differential list for cats with intracranial masses. In addition, this report provides evidence that large intracranial cryptococcal masses may resolve with long-term medical therapy.
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