Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pug with frequent seizures diagnosed with brain inflammation on MRI
By Kuwabara, M et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1998·Nihon University School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance imaging and histopathology of encephalitis in a Pug.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female Pug was experiencing frequent seizures for eight months. An MRI revealed that she had enlarged brain ventricles and inflammation throughout her brain, indicating a serious condition called meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and its surrounding tissues). Unfortunately, the specific treatment details are not provided, but this condition typically requires urgent veterinary care and may involve medications to control seizures and reduce inflammation. It's important for pet owners to seek immediate veterinary attention if their dog shows signs of seizures.
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Abstract
A female 3-year-old Pug showing frequent epileptic fits during 8-months was shown on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to have dilated cerebral ventricles and inflammatory lesions in the whole cortex of the bilateral cerebral hemispheres as well as the lower left parietal and the middle right temporal lobes. Histopathology of the corresponding regions revealed meningoencephalitis characterized by wide distribution of degenerated neurons with glial satellitosis and neuronophagia and prominent perivascular cuffing with lymphoid cells.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9879539/