7.0-Tesla Tesla magnetic resonance imaging of granulomatous meningoencephalitis in a Maltese dog: a comparison with 0.2 and 1.5-Tesla.
A 6-year-old, intact female Maltese dog was presented with generalized seizures. Based on the neurological and physical examinations, intracranial lesion was suspected. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain was performed at three different magnetic field strengths (0.2, 1.5 and 7.0 T). Diffuse hypo- and hyperintense lesions involving the left caudate nucleus and internal capsule to the cranial diencephalon were identified on T2-weighted images. The detailed anatomical locations, the inflammatory and hemorrhagic changes of the lesions could be detected more apparently at 7.0 T. Histopathologically, granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME) was diagnosed. This is the first case describing histopathologically confirmed GME lesions using 0.2, 1.5 and 7.0 T clinical MR scanner.
KANG
Min-Hee
MH
BK21 Basic & Diagnostic Veterinary Specialist Program for Animal Diseases and Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Gwang-jin-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
LIM
Chae-Young
CY
PARK
Chul
C
YOO
Jong-Hyun
JH
KIM
Dae-Young
DY
PARK
Hee-Myung
HM
D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003561:Cytarabine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D003561:Cytarabine