Brainstem Abscess Due to Plant Foreign Body in a Dog

Mateo, Isidro; Lorenzo, Valentina; Muñoz, A Lorenzo; Pumarola, M.

doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2007.tb03003.x

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“…In contrast to the majority of previously reported penetrating intracranial foreign bodies in the veterinary literature, this case reports a good outcome. Prophylactic antiepileptic medication was implemented, with no immediate or late reports of seizure activity.…”

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Imaging characteristics and treatment of a penetrating brain injury caused by an oropharyngeal foreign body in a dog

McKenzie

Murphy

Broome

et al. 2017

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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A 4-year-old Border collie was presented with one episode of collapse, altered mentation, and a suspected pharyngeal stick injury. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography showed a linear foreign body penetrating the right oropharynx, through the foramen ovale and the brain parenchyma. The foreign body was surgically removed and medical treatment initiated. Complete resolution of clinical signs was noted at recheck 8 weeks later. Repeat MRI showed chronic secondary changes in the brain parenchyma. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of the advanced imaging findings and successful treatment of a penetrating oropharyngeal intracranial foreign body in a dog.

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“…Intracranial foreign bodies are uncommonly reported in the veterinary literature . Previous successful treatment has been reported just in one cat with no confirmation of brain parenchyma penetration .…”

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Imaging characteristics and treatment of a penetrating brain injury caused by an oropharyngeal foreign body in a dog

McKenzie

Murphy

Broome

et al. 2017

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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“…The incidence is not known but is believed to be less common than bacterial meningoencephalomyelitis, with an estimated incidence of 7% for meningoencephalomyelitis in dogs and reports of 3% and 7% for meningoencephalitis in cats 1–3 . Brain abscesses can result from either direct extension of an infection (eg, otitis), as a result of trauma (eg, bite wound), due to presence of a foreign body (eg, plant material), via hematogenous spread of infection from a distant foci (eg, bacterial endocarditis), or as a complication in immunosuppressed patients 4–9 …”

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Surgical management of a canine intracranial abscess due to a bite wound

Bilderback

Faissler

2009

J Vet Emergen Crit Care

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Abscess formation within the CNS is uncommon in dogs and cats and is associated with a high mortality rate. In veterinary medicine the management of brain abscesses is controversial with limited information available regarding treatment. This is the first case report that demonstrates surgical intervention in combination with antimicrobial therapy can be used successfully in the treatment of a canine brain abscess.

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“…CT and MRI characteristics of brain abscesses have been described in humans and domestic animals [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. The MR appearance of the abscess in this case is typical of a mature brain abscess, including pockets of T2-hyperintense material surrounded by a T2-hypointense rim, large amounts of vasogenic edema, and strong peripheral contrast enhancement [7][8][9].…”

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Surgical Treatment of a Chronic Brain Abscess and Growing Skull Fracture in a Dog

Hodshon

Narak

Craig

et al. 2015

Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine

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A 2-year-old female spayed Miniature Dachshund was presented for seizures and right prosencephalic signs. A multiloculated, ring-enhancing mass in the right cerebrum associated with dilation of the right lateral ventricle and brain herniation was seen on magnetic resonance imaging. An irregular calvarial defect with smoothly scalloped edges was seen overlying the mass on computed tomography. The mass was removed via craniectomy and was diagnosed as a chronic brain abscess caused by Peptostreptococcus anaerobius. The patient was maintained on antibiotics for 12 weeks. Follow-up MRI performed 14 weeks after surgery confirmed complete removal of the abscess as well as a contrast-enhancing collection of extra-axial material consistent with a chronic subdural hematoma. The neurologic abnormalities, including seizures, have improved in the 44 months since surgery. Brain abscesses in dogs can have an insidious clinical course prior to causing serious neurologic deterioration. Ventricular entrapment by an intracranial mass can contribute to acute neurologic decline. If surgically accessible, outcome following removal of a brain abscess can be excellent; aerobic and anaerobic bacterial culture should be performed in these cases. Subdural hematoma can occur following removal of a large intracranial mass. Growing skull fractures can occur in dogs but may not require specific surgical considerations.

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Brainstem Abscess Due to Plant Foreign Body in a Dog

Cited by 33 publications

References 16 publications

Imaging characteristics and treatment of a penetrating brain injury caused by an oropharyngeal foreign body in a dog

Imaging characteristics and treatment of a penetrating brain injury caused by an oropharyngeal foreign body in a dog

Surgical management of a canine intracranial abscess due to a bite wound

Surgical Treatment of a Chronic Brain Abscess and Growing Skull Fracture in a Dog

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