Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with two brain tumors and fluid buildup causing behavior changes
By Iqbal, Mohammad Momin et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2025·Canada West Veterinary Specialists, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subdural fluid accumulation with two meningiomas in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was brought in because he was showing changes in behavior and had worsening neurological issues, like trouble with coordination. Advanced imaging revealed two tumors on the brain and a large buildup of fluid under the skull. Tests confirmed that the tumors were meningiomas, which are a type of brain tumor, and the fluid was similar to cerebrospinal fluid. This case highlights a rare occurrence of multiple brain tumors in a cat along with fluid accumulation.
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Abstract
A case of two separate meningiomas with concurrent subdural fluid accumulation is presented. A 13-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthair cat presented with behavior change and progressive neurologic signs localizing to the forebrain. Two extra-axial masses were seen along with a large subdural fluid collection on advanced imaging of the brain. Histology of the lesions was consistent with multiple meningiomas, while analysis of the subdural fluid was consistent with cerebrospinal fluid. A case of multiple feline meningiomas with peritumoral subdural fluid accumulation has not previously been reported.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39410840/