Astrocytomas in young dogs

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2003 May-Jun;39(3):288-93. doi: 10.5326/0390288.

Abstract

Primary brain tumors are not commonly reported in young dogs; however, they are the second most common cancer in children. Astrocytomas are the majority of these tumors. This report presents three cases of astrocytomas in young dogs, indicating a possible higher incidence than what is currently held. When suspected, it is recommended that biopsy or surgical excision be performed to further characterize and grade the tumor and, if appropriate, guide treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Astrocytoma / diagnosis
  • Astrocytoma / veterinary*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
  • Male
  • Prosencephalon*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary