Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young dog with plant material found in brain causing neurological
By Maria Winnerby et al.·Published in Veterinary Sciences·2025·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Plant Material in the Thalamus and Mesencephalon of a Young Dog
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Plain-English summary
A young dog was brought in with neurological problems, initially thought to have an immune-related brain condition. The dog was treated with a strong steroid medication, which seemed to help at first, but then its condition worsened. Sadly, the dog was euthanized, and an autopsy revealed that plant material had been lodged in its brain. This case shows that plant material can cause serious issues in young dogs and should be considered when they show signs of brain problems.
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Abstract
Simple Summary Intracranial foreign bodies are rare in veterinary medicine, with only fourteen published cases having been reported in dogs. Of these, half involved intracranial plant material. This case report describes a young dog with plant material being found in the thalamus and mesencephalon. Initially, the dog was misdiagnosed with immune-mediated meningoencephalitis and treated with immunosuppressive doses of prednisolone. Although the dog initially responded to the treatment, its condition later deteriorated, leading to euthanasia. An autopsy revealed the presence of intracranial plant material. This case highlights that while intracranial plant material is uncommon, it should be considered an important differential diagnosis in young dogs presenting with neurological deficits that are indicative of focal or multifocal intracranial lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/40005836