Astrocytoma in a chamois

Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 2005 Oct;147(10):453-5. doi: 10.1024/0036-7281.147.10.453.

Abstract

Astrocytomas represent the most common cerebral tumors in humans and in animals, and the fibrillary cytological subtype is the most frequently observed. In this report and for the first time, a thalamic astrocytoma is described in a chamois showing depressed mentation, pleurothotonus and circling to the right side.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Astrocytoma / diagnosis
  • Astrocytoma / physiopathology
  • Astrocytoma / veterinary*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Goat Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Goat Diseases / pathology
  • Goat Diseases / physiopathology
  • Goats
  • Male
  • Neurologic Examination / veterinary
  • Rupicapra*