Magnetic resonance imaging features of cerebellar vermis medulloblastoma in an adult canine patient.
Title | Magnetic resonance imaging features of cerebellar vermis medulloblastoma in an adult canine patient. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Patsikas, M., Jakovljevic S., Papadopoulou P., Polizopoulou Z., Kazakos G., Tontis D., Soultani C., Charitanti A., Chrissogonidis I., & Tsifountoudis I. |
Journal | J Biol Regul Homeost Agents |
Volume | 28 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 341-7 |
Date Published | 2014 Apr-Jun |
ISSN | 0393-974X |
Keywords | Animals, Cerebellar Neoplasms, Dog Diseases, Dogs, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Medulloblastoma |
Abstract | A seven-year-old, not-castrated male, Airedale Terrier presented with a history of ataxia and intention tremor of the head of three-week duration. Neurologic examination demonstrated severe hypermetria, intention tremor of the head and a bilateral menace response deficit. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well demarcated cerebellar vermis mass, hypointense on T1-weighted images, hyperintense on T2-weighted images, with multiple small foci of high signal similar to that of CSF. Foci dispersed in the mass creating a speckled appearance. Homogeneous faint, wispy post-contrast enhancement of the mass was noted; as a result the tumor became isointense to gray matter and was not clearly evident in post contrast images. The histopathological diagnosis of the excised tumor was cerebellar medulloblastoma. |
Alternate Journal | J. Biol. Regul. Homeost. Agents |
PubMed ID | 25001666 |