Species: Dog
Condition: Oligodendroglioma
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A common, often malignant brain tumour developing from specialized brain cells. Brachiocephalic breeds are genetically predisposed to this tumour. It grows aggressively, destroying surrounding tissues, and metastasises. Affected dogs experience rapid onset of neurological symptoms: incoordination, seizures and behavioural changes. Diagnosis requires specialized imaging including CT and MRI scans along with cytologic analysis of biopsied material. Treatment includes management of the symptoms and focuses on attempts to destroy the tumour mass with radiation and chemotherapy. In some cases surgery is an option as well.
Breeds exposed to Oligodendroglioma – Research Reference
Basset Hound Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Great Pyrenean Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Finnish Spitz Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Otterhound Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Basset Hound – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Finnish Spitz – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Great Pyrenean – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Otterhound – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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