X-ray computed tomography of brain tumors in cats.
X-ray computed tomography (CT) was used to depict intracranial space-occupying lesions in 5 cats. Computed tomographic findings were confirmed by surgical biopsy in 2 cases and at necropsy in 3 cases. The detailed anatomic information provided by CT scans facilitated surgical removal of a brain tumor in 2 cats, and allowed accurate tumor localization and dose optimization for radiation therapy in 1 cat. It was concluded that CT provides information required for accurate diagnosis and treatment of feline brain tumors.
D000818:Animals; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002415:Cats; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D008579:Meningioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D009837:Oligodendroglioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary*