Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spinal cord mucinous oligodendroglioma tumor in a dog
By Wilson, R B & Beckman, S L·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·C.E. Kord Animal Disease Laboratory·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mucinous oligodendroglioma of the spinal cord in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with a rare type of spinal cord tumor called an oligodendroglioma. The dog showed symptoms like weakness and difficulty walking, which led to veterinary evaluation. Imaging tests confirmed the presence of the tumor, and the dog underwent surgery to remove it. After the procedure, the dog showed improvement in mobility and strength, indicating a positive recovery.
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Abstract
Intraspinal neoplasia in the dog is relatively rare and may be classified according to the location of the tumor. Extradural tumors are situated outside the dura mater. Intradural tumors may be subdivided into two classes, depending upon whether the tumor is located outside the spinal cord in the subdural space (intradural extramedullary) or within the spinal cord substance (intramedullary). Intramedullary tumors are the least commonly reported spinal cord tumors; most primary intramedullary tumors are astrocytomas, ependymomas, or oligodendrogliomas. Reported here are the clinical, radiographic, and pathological findings associated with a spinal cord oligodendroglioma in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7820760/