Unilateral hydrocephalus in a wild European brown hare (Lepus europaeus)

J Wildl Dis. 1991 Apr;27(2):331-3. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-27.2.331.

Abstract

Macroscopic and histological study of a case of unilateral hydrocephalus in a young wild European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) is reported here. Morphological changes were mostly massive dilatation of the left lateral ventricle, atrophy of the cortex and a striking reduction of the corresponding white matter. Lymphocytic cell infiltrates and hemosiderin-laden macrophages in the choroid plexus and meninges also were observed. Although the exact cause of the lesions was not found all findings suggested a hydrocephalus of possible traumatic, infectious or congenital hypoplasia origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / pathology
  • Cerebral Ventricles / pathology
  • Hydrocephalus / pathology
  • Hydrocephalus / veterinary*
  • Lagomorpha*
  • Male