Objective: To report temporal lobe surgery for a cavernous hemangioma in a dog and outcome.
Study design: Clinical report.
Animals: Dog (n = 1).
Methods: Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was used to identify a temporal lobe mass in 9-year-old, male neutered Labrador Retriever that had a 12 hour history of seizures. An approach to the temporal lobe allowed preservation of the zygomatic arch and mass removal.
Results: The mass was confirmed as a cavernous hemangioma on histopathology. Repeat MR imaging at 13 months showed no recurrence of gross structural disease; however, the dog's anti-epileptic medication was administered for adequate seizure control.
Conclusion: Temporal lobe surgery can be performed in the dog's for the management of temporal lobe mass lesions.
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