Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain bleeding from metastatic hemangiosarcoma
By Dennler, Matthias et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2007·Vetsuisse-Faculty·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--metastatic hemangiosarcoma causing cerebral hemorrhage in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Appenzeller mountain dog was brought in for severe balance issues and coordination problems, which were traced back to his brain. Tests showed bleeding in the brain, and imaging revealed tumors in the brain and a heart mass. Unfortunately, the dog was euthanized due to the diagnosis of metastatic hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer that had spread to the brain and caused significant bleeding.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old male Appenzeller mountain dog had progressive severe ataxia and central vestibular syndrome that was localized clinically to the brain stem. The cerebrospinal fluid characteristics were suggestive of hemorrhage into the subarachnoid space. On computed tomography (CT), hyperattenuating masses were found in the left lateral ventricle extending into the cerebrum, and another involving the cerebellum and brainstem. The hyperattenuation of the masses in noncontrast images and the absence of contrast enhancement were consistent with hemorrhage. The dog underwent euthanasia. A metastatic hemangiosarcoma in the brain, causing acute bleeding in the left lateral ventricle and the brainstem, was found. A solitary mass in the left myocardium was thought to be the primary site. CT characteristics of intracranial hemorrhage are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17385372/