Intracerebral Astrocytoma in a Horse
J P Cavasin1, A D Miller1, G E Duhamel1
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Section of Anatomic Pathology, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York, USA.
Journal of Comparative Pathology
|June 8, 2020
Summary
A rare astrocytoma brain tumor was identified in an 8-year-old horse with progressive neurological signs. This finding highlights the importance of considering primary brain tumors in equine neurology diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Equine Pathology
- Neuro-oncology
Background:
- Progressive neurological signs in horses can stem from various etiologies.
- Primary brain tumors are uncommon but significant causes of neurological deficits in equine patients.


