Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intracranial schwannoma in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1990
- Authors:
- Williamson, L H & Farrell, R L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A young horse was diagnosed with a type of tumor called a schwannoma, which was located in her brain. Over time, she started showing signs that something was wrong, including changes in her behavior and circling to the left. She also had trouble seeing and less feeling on the right side of her face. After she passed away, a thorough examination revealed that the tumor was pressing on her brain. Unfortunately, this case highlights a serious condition that ultimately led to her death.
Abstract
A case of intracranial schwannoma is described in a young horse. Clinical signs developed slowly and were suggestive of a lesion involving the left cerebrum. The filly exhibited a change in mentation, and circled to the left. Visual impairment and decreased facial sensation were noted on the right side. A solitary schwannoma which compressed the left cerebrum was found at necropsy.
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