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Cerebral coenurosis in a cat.

M C Smith1, C S Bailey, N Baker

  • 1Small Animal Medicine Service, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A cat experienced fatal brain disease caused by Coenurus serialis, a parasite. Advanced imaging revealed findings similar to human parasitic brain cysts, suggesting a dog as the source.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Parasitology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Coenurus serialis, the larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia serialis, can cause severe neurological disease in mammals.
  • Intracranial parasitic cysts present diagnostic challenges in veterinary medicine.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old domestic cat presented with progressive, fatal intracranial disease.
  • Diagnostic imaging, specifically X-ray computed tomography (CT), was employed to investigate the neurological condition.

Findings:

  • CT findings were pathognomonic for intracranial parasitic cysts, mirroring those observed in human cases.
  • The observed imaging features were deemed superior to other diagnostic modalities for intracranial parasitic cysts.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for Coenurus serialis to cause severe, fatal neurological disease in felines.
  • The diagnostic utility of CT in identifying intracranial parasitic cysts in animals is emphasized.
  • The owner's dog was identified as the likely source of the parasitic infection, underscoring zoonotic potential and the importance of parasite control in companion animals.

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