Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blindness and brain tumor in a 5-year-old female Rottweiler
By Hare, W R·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary suprasellar germ cell tumor in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female Rottweiler was brought to the vet because she was becoming increasingly lethargic and seemed to be going blind. During the examination, the vet found signs of retinal damage and issues with her cranial nerves, along with high cholesterol and a slow heart rate. Unfortunately, when the dog passed away, a 3-cm tumor was discovered in her brain, which was identified as a primary germ cell tumor. This type of tumor can affect the dog's overall health and vision, and sadly, treatment options are limited for such serious conditions.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old female Rottweiler was examined because of a history of progressive CNS depression and apparent blindness. Findings included retinal degeneration and cranial nerve deficits as well as pronounced hypercholesterolemia and bradycardia. At necropsy, a 3-cm soft, tan mass was found on the ventral surface of the rostral portion of the brain, encompassing the hypophysis and filling the sella tursica. Histologic examination of tumor sections identified 3 distinct cell types. The location and histologic features of the solitary tumor were most consistent with classification as a primary intracranial germ cell tumor.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8276703/