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Imaging diagnosis-intracranial cryptococcal mass in a cat
James J Hammond1, Eric N Glass, Todd M Bishop
1Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Section of Neurology/Neurosurgery, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, USA. jhammond@piepermemorial.com
Summary
Cryptococcal masses in cats can cause brain abnormalities. Long-term medical treatment led to the complete resolution of a large intracranial cryptococcal mass in one cat.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Feline Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Intracranial masses in cats can present with neurological deficits.
- Cryptococcosis is an important fungal infection in cats, sometimes affecting the central nervous system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the diagnostic imaging findings of an intracranial cryptococcal mass in a cat.
- To highlight the potential for medical management and resolution of such masses.
Main Methods:
- A 4-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with mentation changes and prosencephalic signs.
- Diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT) was performed to evaluate the intracranial lesion.
- Follow-up imaging was used to assess treatment response.
Main Results:
- Imaging revealed a large intracranial mass consistent with cryptococcosis.
- The cat underwent long-term medical therapy for the fungal infection.
- Follow-up imaging demonstrated complete resolution of the mass.
Conclusions:
- Cryptococcal masses should be considered in the differential diagnosis for feline intracranial masses.
- Long-term medical therapy can lead to complete resolution of large intracranial cryptococcal masses in cats.
