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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Spontaneous Subdural Hematoma Secondary to Necrotizing Encephalitis in a Dog

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 4-year-old castrated male Pomeranian dog with a 2-year history of necrotizing encephalitis (NE) presented for acute neurological deterioration without trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a broad crescent-shaped lesion with mixed signal intensities on T1- and T2-weighted images, hypointense areas on T2* images, contrast enhancement in the outer membrane, and a mass-like lesion with fluid-fluid layers. The lesion was diagnosed as a chronic subdural hematoma secondary to spontaneous hemorrhage in a dog with NE. A direct causal relationship remains uncertain; however, NE could have contributed to the increased vulnerability of bridging veins. Serial MRI evaluations revealed progression of the lesion. This is the first report describing the MRI features of chronic subdural hematoma in a dog with NE.

Source: Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound

DOI: 10.1111/vru.70094

Authors: Eunjee Kim, Gyuhyun Kim, Kyoungwon Seo, Junghee Yoon, Jihye Choi

Institutions: Seoul National University, Research Institute for Veterinary Science

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,410