Plant Material in the Thalamus and Mesencephalon of a Young Dog

Abstract

Simple Summary Intracranial foreign bodies are rare in veterinary medicine, with only fourteen published cases having been reported in dogs. Of these, half involved intracranial plant material. This case report describes a young dog with plant material being found in the thalamus and mesencephalon. Initially, the dog was misdiagnosed with immune-mediated meningoencephalitis and treated with immunosuppressive doses of prednisolone. Although the dog initially responded to the treatment, its condition later deteriorated, leading to euthanasia. An autopsy revealed the presence of intracranial plant material. This case highlights that while intracranial plant material is uncommon, it should be considered an important differential diagnosis in young dogs presenting with neurological deficits that are indicative of focal or multifocal intracranial lesions.