Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brain meningioma tumors in dogs and cats symptoms and treatment
By Sessums, Kara & Mariani, Christopher·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2009·Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intracranial meningioma in dogs and cats: a comparative review.
Plain-English summary
A dog with seizures was diagnosed with a meningioma, a type of brain tumor. In dogs, seizures are the most common sign of this tumor, while cats may show changes in behavior, vision problems, or difficulty walking. Treatment options include surgery, which is often the best choice for cats, as it can completely remove the tumor. If surgery isn't possible, radiation therapy can help extend the pet's life. With appropriate treatment, pets can have improved outcomes, but the prognosis can vary based on the tumor's characteristics and the success of the treatment.
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Abstract
Meningiomas are extraaxial tumors that arise from the arachnoid layer of the meninges. Seizures are the most common clinical sign in dogs; cats more often present with mentation changes, vision loss, and gait abnormalities. Meningiomas in both species grow slowly and have an insidious onset of clinical signs. These tumors are more likely to be malignant in dogs. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can target the primary tumor, whereas steroids and anticonvulsants are confined to treating secondary effects of the tumor. Surgery is the preferred primary option for cats because the tumor can be excised completely in most cases. If the meningioma cannot be resected in its entirety, radiation therapy can increase survival time.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19746352/