Astrocytoma in a dog causing convulsions.
An adult, male, 7 Kg. dog was presented because of a convulsion. This progressed and interictal signs became apparent. A slight left spastic hemiparesis was present with a normal gait and posture. A partial left visual deficit with intact pupillary reflexes became evident. All signs were referable to a right cerebral lesion. Necropsy revealed an astrocytoma in the right cerebrum compressing the internal capsule and optic tract.
D000818:Animals; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012640:Seizures / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
D010672:Phenytoin; D003907:Dexamethasone