Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neurologic signs as main symptom of nasal tumors in dogs and cats
By Smith, M O et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1989·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Neurologic abnormalities as the predominant signs of neoplasia of the nasal cavity in dogs and cats: seven cases (1973-1986).
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old mixed-breed dog and a 12-year-old domestic shorthair cat were both brought in for seizures and changes in behavior. After tests, it was found that both had tumors in their nasal cavities that had spread to the brain. The dog received radiation therapy, which helped reduce the symptoms for about three months. This case highlights that if your pet shows neurological signs, such as seizures or unusual behavior, it could be related to serious issues like nasal tumors.
People also search for: dog seizures treatment · cat behavior changes · nasal tumors in pets · radiation therapy for dog cancer · dog neurological symptoms
Abstract
Neurologic abnormalities were the predominant historic and physical findings in 5 dogs and 2 cats with primary nasal cavity tumors that had invaded the cranial vault. Seizures, behavior changes, and obtundation were the most common signs. Other neurologic signs included paresis, ataxia, circling, visual deficit, and proprioceptive deficit. Although 1 dog and 2 cats had historic findings of mild respiratory disease, no physical abnormalities related to the respiratory tract were found in any of the 7 animals. Nasal cavity neoplasia was suggested by radiographic and computed tomographic studies and was confirmed histopathologically in each case. The nasal tumor types in the 5 dogs were epidermoid carcinoma (n = 1), adenocarcinoma (n = 2), solid carcinoma (n = 1), and anaplastic chondrosarcoma (n = 1). An esthesioneuroblastoma was found in each cat. Radiation therapy was effective for 3 months in palliating the clinical signs in the 2 dogs in which it was used. Neoplasia of the nasal cavity should be considered in the differential diagnosis for animals with neurologic signs suggestive of cerebral disorders.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2768045/