Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment options for granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis in dogs
By Nuhsbaum, M Tanja et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2002·Colorado State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old female Shih Tzu was brought to the vet because she was having vision problems due to a serious condition called granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME), which affects the brain and spinal cord. The veterinarian diagnosed her and decided to try a treatment called cytosine arabinoside. This alternative treatment aimed to help manage her symptoms and improve her condition.
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Abstract
The clinical work-up, diagnosis and follow-up of an 8-year-old, female-spayed Shih Tzu with diffuse, granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME)-causing visual deficits is reported. The use of cytosine arabinoside as an alternative treatment for GME is discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11940245/