Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI shows repeated brain strokes in a greyhound dog
By Major, Alison C et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2012·Dick White Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--magnetic resonance imaging findings in a dog with sequential brain infarction.
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Plain-English summary
A greyhound was seen multiple times for sudden neurological problems, including issues with coordination and balance. MRI scans revealed areas in the brain that were damaged due to a lack of blood flow, which is known as a stroke. The imaging showed changes in the brain tissue over time, helping the veterinarians understand the condition better. Although the abstract does not specify treatment details, recognizing the problem early is crucial for managing such cases.
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Abstract
An adult greyhound was evaluated on three occasions for acute, intracranial neurologic signs. Based on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, there were T2-hyperintense and T1-hypointense, noncontrast enhancing lesions in the cerebellum, and brain stem. Using diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), the lesions were characterized initially by restricted water diffusion. The presumptive diagnosis on each occasion was acute ischemic cerebrovascular accident leading to infarction. This allowed us to characterize the changes in appearance of infarcted neural tissue on the standard MR sequences over time, and to confirm that the DWI could be successfully used in low-field imaging. © 2012 Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22731883/