Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain infection from eye abscess treated with antibiotics
By Horikawa, Taemi et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2014·Animal Eye Center·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Presumptive subdural empyema in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-month-old mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet for sudden neurological issues, like seizures or disorientation. An MRI revealed severe meningitis and a subdural empyema, which is a collection of pus in the brain, likely caused by an infection behind the eye. The dog was treated with antibiotics, and after treatment, follow-up imaging showed that the fluid buildup had resolved, and the dog's condition improved significantly without needing surgery.
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Abstract
A 13 mo old mixed-breed dog was referred for acute lateralized forebrain signs. MRI of the brain demonstrated abnormalities consistent with severe meningitis and subdural empyema secondary to a retrobulbar abscess. The dog's clinical signs improved with antibiotic therapy, and repeat imaging showed resolution of subdural fluid accumulation presumed to be empyema with mild residual meningeal enhancement. Subdural empyema is an infrequent cause of encephalopathy in small animals and usually develops through direct extension of a pericranial infection. This report presents a case of presumptive subdural empyema in a dog that was successfully treated without surgical intervention. MRI is the preferred imaging modality for diagnosis of subdural empyema, and the characteristic imaging features are described.
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