scholarly journals Prostatic Localization of a Migrating Grass Awn Foreign Body in a Dog

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Maria Chiara Marchesi ◽  
Giulia Moretti ◽  
Giovanni Angeli ◽  
Francesco Birettoni ◽  
Francesco Porciello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Normal Activity ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Ultrasonographic Guidance ◽  
The Right ◽  
First Time ◽  
Grass Awn

A 13-year-old male mixed-breed dog was examined because of hematuria and pyrexia. Ultrasonographic examination of the genitourinary tract showed the presence of a migrating grass awn in the right prostatic lobe. Laparotomy allowed, under ultrasonographic guidance, to remove entirely the migrating grass awn from the prostatic parenchyma. The recovery was uneventful and four months after the surgery the owner reported that the dog showed the complete resolution of the clinical signs and full return to normal activity. To our knowledge, this case report describes for the first time the clinical presentation, imaging findings, management and outcome for a dog with prostatic localization of a migrating grass awn.

Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Right Cerebral Peduncle: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 500-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Beauchesne ◽  
Jean-François Mosnier ◽  
Thierry Schmitt ◽  
Jacques Brunon
Keyword(s):  
Stereotactic Biopsy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Cerebral Peduncle ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumor ◽  
Chemotherapy Treatment ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumors ◽  
Nerve Sheath ◽  
The Right ◽  
First Time

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE Schwannomas occurring in the neuraxis are very rare. Usually, these tumors are benign. Primary malignant intracerebral nerve sheath tumors are extremely rare, with only five documented cases in the international literature. We report one case of a primary malignant intracerebral nerve sheath tumor occurring in the right cerebral peduncle of a 35-year-old man. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a heterogeneous peripherally enhancing mass of the right cerebral peduncle, surrounded by a small edema. INTERVENTION Unlike the five cases previously reported, this is the first time a stereotactic biopsy has been performed, and this is the only patient who responded to cranial radiation therapy for approximately 2 years. When the tumor recurred, a systemic chemotherapy treatment was prescribed. No positive response was seen, and the patient died 29 months after the initial diagnosis. CONCLUSION An accurate diagnosis and planned aggressive treatment seem to be the key elements in the management of the disease.

scholarly journals Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with a bronchial foreign body (grass awn) in a dog: a case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 618-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Palumbo Piccionello ◽  
F. Dini ◽  
AM Tambella ◽  
M. Cerquetella ◽  
C. Vullo
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Bone Lesion ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Bone Apposition ◽  
Foreign Body Removal ◽  
Clinically Normal ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Grass Awn

A five-year-old dog was referred with a five-month history of lethargy, decreased appetite, cough and intermittent forelimb lameness. Radiographs revealed an intra-thoracic lesion and a marked periosteal bone apposition of the second digit on the left forelimb. As it was palisading and circumferential, the latter appeared typical of hypertrophic osteopathy (HO). A grass awn in a sub-lobar ramification of the right caudal bronchus was identified and removed by bronchoscopy. At three months follow-up, the digit appeared clinically normal. On radiographs the periosteal bone reaction had decreased, indicative of resolving hypertrophic osteopathy. Thoracic radiographs showed no abnormalities five months after foreign body removal and the bone lesion on the digit had disappeared. Successful treatment of the pulmonary foreign body abscess led to spontaneous regression of HO and eventually to complete resolution of clinical signs. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first reported case of HO secondary to a bronchial-pulmonary grass an abscess.

scholarly journals Uterine horn aplasia with complications in two mixed-breed bitches : case report

1997 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M.L. Schulman ◽  
L.A. Bolton
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Endometrial Hyperplasia ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Uterine Horn ◽  
The Other ◽  
Blind Ending ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
The Right

Unilateral segmental uterine horn aplasia was found in 2 mixed-breed bitches. The 1st bitch was presented with clinical signs of acute abdominal pain, and pyometra was suspected. Pyometra was confirmed surgically with rupture of a blind-ending cranial portion of the anomalous right uterine horn, which had resulted in peritonitis. The 2nd bitch was presented for routine ovariohysterectomy. The right uterine horn was affected by segmental aplasia, with mucometra of the cranial portion of the affected horn. Histopathology demonstrated both uteri to have diffuse cystic endometrial hyperplasia. It is postulated that cystic endometrial hyperplasia, together with the congenital anomaly, resulted in pyometra in one case and in mucometra in the other case. This is believed to be the 1st report of uterine horn aplasia in the bitch in association with clinical signs and lesions other than infertility.

scholarly journals Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome and Cerebellar Herniation with Successful Reversal Using Mannitol

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Anna Curtis ◽  
Christian Lamb ◽  
Hussain Rao ◽  
Andrew Williams ◽  
Amit Patel
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Brain Herniation ◽  
Tonsillar Herniation ◽  
Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a morbid but rare complication of dialysis. Feared sequalae of this diagnosis are brain herniation and death. This report presents a patient who was diagnosed with DDS with subsequent tonsillar herniation shown on imaging with complete resolution of clinical signs and symptoms, as well as imaging findings of herniation after prompt initiation of intravenous mannitol. This is the first known case of reversal and survival of DDS-induced tonsillar herniation using mannitol.

Aseptic Suppurative Meningitis in Juvenile Boxer Dogs: Retrospective Study of 12 Cases

2006 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastien Behr ◽  
Laurent Cauzinille
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Immunosuppressive Treatment ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Central Nervous System Inflammation ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Boxer Dogs

Immune-mediated central nervous system inflammation is described in a series of 12 juvenile boxer dogs. A diagnosis of steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis was made based on the clinical presentation and on diagnostic findings. The boxer breed was at a higher risk for this inflammatory condition than other breeds. Long-term follow-up (>2 years) confirmed a better prognosis in this breed than in the beagle and the Bernese mountain dog. Complete resolution of clinical signs without significant deficits or recurrences was obtained in all cases. Early clinical recognition and immunosuppressive treatment resulted in a better response and complete resolution of the disorder.

Polyostotic Lymphoma With Vertebral Involvement and Spinal Extradural Compression in a Dog

2006 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Lamagna ◽  
Francesco Lamagna ◽  
Leonardo Meomartino ◽  
Orlando Paciello ◽  
Gerardo Fatone
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cervical Vertebra ◽  
Cervical Lesion ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Primary Lymphoma ◽  
Cervical Pain ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Vertebral Involvement ◽  
The Right

A 10-year-old, male, mixed-breed dog that developed cervical pain and neurological deficits was diagnosed with primary lymphoma of the second cervical vertebra. The cervical lesion was not surgically resectable. A dorsal cervical hemilaminectomy was performed to provide temporary decompression. The dog had complete pain relief after surgery but was euthanized 6 weeks later with recurrent clinical signs and evidence of lymphoma in the right femur.

Primary bronchotomy for removal of an intrabronchial foreign body in a dog

2001 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 582-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
PD Pacchiana ◽  
PK Burnside ◽  
BE Wilkens ◽  
DE McDonald ◽  
SL Gillings
Keyword(s):  
Medical Management ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Mainstem Bronchus ◽  
Canine Tooth ◽  
Lung Lobectomy ◽  
Orthopedic Injuries ◽  
The Right

An 8-year-old, spayed female toy poodle presented with wounds sustained from a dog fight. The multiple orthopedic injuries present were managed surgically. Months later, a chronic cough developed secondary to an aspirated canine tooth in the mainstem bronchus of the right cranial lung that was nonresponsive to medical management. A thoracotomy and primary bronchotomy were performed to remove the aspirated tooth, resulting in complete resolution of clinical signs. Bronchial foreign bodies are rarely diagnosed in companion animals. Primary bronchotomy is an alternative to bronchoscopy or lung lobectomy in cases that do not respond to medical management.

scholarly journals Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy: A Rare Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Bengi Ece Kurtul ◽  
Ahmet Elbeyli ◽  
Deniz Ozarslan Ozcan ◽  
Sait Coskun Ozcan ◽  
Abdulkerim Karaaslan
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Corneal Thickness ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Corneal Dystrophy ◽  
Abnormal Accumulation ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
The Right ◽  
Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy ◽  
Rule Out

Introduction: Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD) is a rare, autosomal dominant, anterior stromal dystrophy described as progressive bilateral corneal opacification due to abnormal accumulation of cholesterol and phospholipids in the cornea. The clinical signs can change as the patient ages. SCD with different presentations may actually be misdiagnosed. Early diagnosis would help to rule out other potentially sight threatening or treatable conditions like infectious keratitis or drug toxicity. Case: We present a case of a 34-year-old Syrian male patient, came to our clinic for bilateral decreased visual acuity for 5 years. His visual acuity was 0.15 in both eyes. Slitlamp examination revealed corneal arcus or disk-like lesion and polychromatic crystalline depositions in both eyes in subepithelial and the anterior 1/3 of the stroma. The mild onset of arcus lipoides was also seen. Central corneal thickness results were 507 μm in the right eye and 503 μm in the left eye. A diagnosis of Schnyder corneal dystrophy was thought based on clinical presentation and coexistence dyslipidemia of the patient. Conclusion: Ophthalmologists should keep in mind SCD and its associated systemic findings that need to be evaluated and managed properly.

scholarly journals Variations in the radiographic appearance of a nasal adenocarcinoma over time

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
C. R. LAMB ◽  
S. P. GREGORY ◽  
D. BROCKMAN ◽  
P. S. MANTIS (Π.Σ. ΜΑΝΤΗΣ) ◽  
J. DOBSON
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Radiographic Appearance ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Nasal Mass ◽  
Principal Reason ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Nasal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
The Right ◽  
Over Time

A 9 year old, neutered male, mixed breed dog had epistaxis from the right nostril, right epiphora and marked upper respiratory noise. Initial radiographs revealed lesions typical of primary nasal neoplasia, but the biopsy was non-diagnostic. Subsequent radiographs, obtained one and two months later when the dog did not show any clinical signs, revealed radiographic signs typical of destructive rhinitis. Clinical signs recurred three months later and radiographic signs were again typical of advanced primary nasal neoplasia. Nasal adenocarcinoma was confirmed histopathologically. The principal reason for this unusual sequence of the radiographic findings is considered to be the temporary disappearance of a nasal mass, possibly because it became dislodged and was swallowed.

scholarly journals Very early development of typical signs of Kawasaki Disease with transient coronary involvement.

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e2018037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danilo Buonsenso ◽  
Sebastian Cristaldi ◽  
Antonino Reale ◽  
Isabella Tarissi de Jacobis ◽  
Laura Granata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Early Development ◽  
Coronary Arteries ◽  
Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
First Time

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limited, inflammatory disease affecting medium-sized arteries and particularly the coronary arteries in about 25% of untreated cases. KD is a clinical diagnosis based on the presence of ≥5 days of fever and the presence of ≥4 of the 5 principal clinical criteria. We described, for the first time to our knowledge, a case of a very early development (on day 1) of typical KD with transient coronary involvement, diagnosed on day 2 of disease and treated with aspirin and steroids on day 3, with complete resolution of clinical signs and coronary involvement.

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