Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with brain tumor causing ataxia and low consciousness
By Nakamoto, Yuya et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2009·Ozawa Animal Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary intra-axial B-cell lymphoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because she was very lethargic and had trouble walking. After a thorough examination and an MRI, the vet found a tumor in her brain that was causing these symptoms. Unfortunately, despite the efforts to help her, the cat passed away three days after being admitted. The diagnosis was primary intra-axial B-cell lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the brain.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old spayed, female, domestic shorthair cat presented in the recumbent position. Clinical examination revealed decreased consciousness and ataxia. Neurological findings suggested a lesion in the forebrain and brainstem, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain was performed. A nodular lesion approximately 1 cm in diameter in the left parietal lobe, overlying the temporal lobe, was observed on MRI scans. T2-weighted images revealed iso- to slightly low-intensity signals in the cerebral white matter. The lesion was detected as low-intensity signals by T1-weighted images and was emphasized by enhanced T1-weighted images. The cat died on the 3rd hospital day. By complete pathological examinations including immunohistochemical investigations, the cat was diagnosed as primary intra-axial B-cell lymphoma.
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