Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with brain sac birth defect treated by surgery and fully recovered
By Dewey, Curtis W et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical treatment of a meningoencephalocele in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old domestic shorthaired cat was brought in due to episodes of aggression, restlessness, and discomfort. Imaging tests revealed a meningoencephalocele, which is an abnormal bulge of brain tissue and membranes through a defect in the skull. The vet performed surgery to remove the abnormal tissue and repair the skull. After the surgery, the cat fully recovered, and the troubling symptoms disappeared. One year later, the cat was doing well and appeared completely normal.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical signs, imaging findings and surgical treatment of a meningoencephalocele in a cat. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMAL: Domestic shorthaired cat, 4 months old. METHODS: A parietal meningoencephalocele was identified and characterized by magnetic resonance and computed tomography (CT) imaging. The abnormal tissue was excised and submitted for histopathology, and the meningeal and skull defects were reconstructed. RESULTS: The cat made a full recovery and the episodes of aggression, restlessness and apparent discomfort that occurred before surgery ceased after surgical treatment. The cat was clinically normal 1 year postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Surgical management of meningoencephalocele in cats may be a viable treatment option.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21418253/