Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI shows rare brain blood vessel tumor in 9-year-old dog
By Liebel, Francois-Xavier et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2013·Davies Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis-magnetic resonance imaging features of a cerebral hemangioblastoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old dog was diagnosed with a cerebral hemangioblastoma, which is a type of tumor in the brain. The dog showed signs that led to imaging tests, revealing a well-defined mass in the front part of the brain. After the tumor was surgically removed, further tests confirmed its nature. This type of tumor is rare but should be considered when evaluating brain masses in dogs.
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Abstract
The magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of a cerebral hemangioblastoma in a 9-year-old dog are described. Imaging revealed a well-defined contrast-enhancing lesion of the rostral forebrain that appeared extraparenchymal. Histopathology of the excised mass showed clusters of small blood vessels interspersed with interstitial cells staining positive for neuronal specific enolase, features consistent with a cerebral hemangioblastoma; the mass also appeared intraparenchymal after further immunohistochemistry study. This neoplasm should be considered a rare differential diagnosis for intracranial masses in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23240825/