Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI shows cerebellar tumor causing ataxia in adult Airedale Terrier
By Patsikas, M et al.·Published in Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents·2014·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance imaging features of cerebellar vermis medulloblastoma in an adult canine patient.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old male Airedale Terrier was brought in for problems with coordination (ataxia) and shaking of the head (intention tremor) that had been worsening over three weeks. A thorough neurological exam showed severe movement issues and difficulty with visual responses. An MRI scan revealed a mass in the brain that was diagnosed as a cerebellar medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor. The tumor was surgically removed, and while the outcome of the surgery isn't specified, this type of intervention is typically aimed at improving symptoms and quality of life for affected pets.
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Abstract
A seven-year-old, not-castrated male, Airedale Terrier presented with a history of ataxia and intention tremor of the head of three-week duration. Neurologic examination demonstrated severe hypermetria, intention tremor of the head and a bilateral menace response deficit. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well demarcated cerebellar vermis mass, hypointense on T1-weighted images, hyperintense on T2-weighted images, with multiple small foci of high signal similar to that of CSF. Foci dispersed in the mass creating a speckled appearance. Homogeneous faint, wispy post-contrast enhancement of the mass was noted; as a result the tumor became isointense to gray matter and was not clearly evident in post contrast images. The histopathological diagnosis of the excised tumor was cerebellar medulloblastoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25001666/