Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI features and advanced imaging for brain tumors in dogs and cats
By Loeber, Samantha·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2025·Department of Surgical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: MRI Characteristics of Primary Brain Tumors and Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Techniques.
Plain-English summary
This research discusses how MRI scans can help detect and identify brain tumors in dogs and cats. While these scans provide useful information, there can be some confusion because different types of tumors may look similar on the images. Because of this, a final diagnosis often requires a tissue sample, which usually can only be taken after the pet has passed away. The study also mentions that new imaging techniques are being developed to improve the accuracy of brain tumor diagnoses in pets. Overall, while MRI is helpful, it may not always provide a clear answer on its own.
Abstract
Extensive descriptions of MRI characteristics of canine and feline brain tumors allow for relatively accurate lesion detection, discrimination, and presumptive diagnosis on MRI. Ambiguous and overlapping MRI features between brain lesion and tumor as well as tumor types is a limitation that necessitates histopathology for final diagnosis, which is often not available antemortem. Non-invasive advanced diagnostic imaging techniques continue to be developed to enhance sensitivity and specificity for brain tumor diagnosis on MRI in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39244440/