Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with brain pressure from sinus cyst causing weakness
By Adamo, P Filippo·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2005·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intracranial epidural mucocele in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old spayed female domestic shorthaired cat was brought to the vet because she was acting depressed and didn't want to walk, eventually becoming unable to move her legs. A CT scan showed fluid buildup in her brain that was pressing on important areas. The vet performed surgery to drain the fluid, which was found to be a mucocele (a type of cyst filled with mucus). At a follow-up appointment six months later, the cat showed no signs of the problem returning and was doing well.
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Abstract
An 18-month-old, spayed female, domestic shorthaired cat was presented with clinical signs of depression and reluctance to walk, which progressed to nonambulatory tetraparesis. Increased opacification of both frontal sinuses and a cyst-like abnormality causing compression and displacement of the right frontal lobe were seen on computed tomography. Bilateral frontal sinus trephination and right transfrontal craniotomy revealed clear, viscous fluid in the right frontal sinus and rostral fossa, compatible with an intracranial mucocele. At a 6-month follow-up examination, no signs of recurrence were appreciated.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15634870/