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Canine intracranial epidermoid cyst
S R Platt1, J Graham, C L Chrisman
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, USA.
Insights
A dog experienced progressive dysequilibrium due to a cerebellar epidermoid cyst. Surgical removal of this rare brain tumor resolved the neurological signs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Dysequilibrium in canine patients can stem from various central nervous system disorders.
- Cerebellar abnormalities require thorough diagnostic investigation.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old intact male pitbull exhibited a 2-month history of worsening dysequilibrium.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis suggested a central inflammatory or neoplastic process.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a cystic structure within the cerebellum.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the cystic structure as an epidermoid cyst.
Implications:
- Epidermoid cysts are rare intracranial tumors in dogs.
- Surgical intervention can be curative for cerebellar epidermoid cysts.
- This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging and histopathology in diagnosing canine neurological conditions.
Abstract:
A 7-year-old intact male pitbull presented with a 2-month history of progressive dysequilibrium. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis was indicative of a central inflammatory or neoplastic disorder. A cerebellar cystic structure was identified on magnetic resonance imaging which was found to be an epidermoid cyst on histopathology.