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CNS Neoplasia Flashcards

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Primary clinical sign of forebrain neoplasia in dogs? Cats?

A

Dogs: seizures
Cats: behavior changes

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Most common brain tumor in dogs and cats

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Meningioma

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Meningioma

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Most common brain tumor in dogs and cats

Dolicocephalic breeds

Rarely metastasize

Dogs: infiltrate brain

Cats: well encapsulated

Slow growing

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Second most common brain tumor in dogs and cats?

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Glial tumors/Glioma

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Tumor type in which brachiocephalic breeds are over-represented?

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Glial tumors/glioma

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Characteristics of glioma on MRI

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Intra-axial

Often lack distinct margins

Poor, non-uniform enhancement

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Characteristics of choroid plexus tumors on MRI

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Intraventricular

Uniformly and strongly contrast enhancing

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Common MRI finding in cats with meningioma

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Hyperostosis

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Common metastatic locations

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Lung
Kidney
Heart

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Most common spinal cord tumor in dogs?

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Spinal meningioma

Most commonly cranial to C3, Boxers

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