Disorders of the Brain

Schatzberg, Scott J.

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“…Cerebellar signs (41.2%) included cerebellar ataxia, intention tremor, and decerebellate rigidity [ 18 ]. In a prior study, cerebellar signs were commonly found in cats with cerebellar and multifocal brain lesions [ 19 ].…”

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A retrospective study of structural brain lesions identified by magnetic resonance imaging in 114 cats with neurological signs

Prompinichpong,

Thengchaisri,

Suwanna

et al. 2023

Vet World

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Background and Aim: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been widely used as a non-invasive modality to evaluate neurological organ structures. However, brain MRI studies in cats with neurological signs are limited. This study evaluated the association between patient characteristics, neurological signs, and brain lesion locations identified by MRI. Blood profiles of cats with presumptive inflammatory and structural brain lesions were also determined. Materials and Methods: Medical records of 114 cats that underwent brain MRI were retrospectively reviewed. Cats were categorized into five groups based on the location of their lesion: Cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, multifocal, and non-structural. Patient characteristics, neurological signs, and hematological profiles were obtained from their medical records. Disease classification was categorized based on their etiologies. Associations were determined using Fisher's exact test. Blood parameters were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: A total of 114 cats met the inclusion criteria. Lesions were identified in the cerebrum (21.1%), brainstem (8.8%), cerebellum (6.1%), multifocal (39.5%), and non-structural (24.6%) of the cats. Common neurological signs included seizure activity (56.1%), cerebellar signs (41.2%), and anisocoria (25.4%). The most common brain abnormality was inflammation (40.4%). There was no significant difference in hematological profiles between cats with presumptive inflammatory and non-inflammatory brain lesions. Neutrophils, platelets, total protein, and globulin concentrations were higher in cats with structural brain lesions. Conclusion: The most common neurological signs and brain disease category were seizure activity and inflammation, respectively. However, the hematological profile did not predict inflammatory and structural brain lesions. Further studies with a large number of birds are required to molecularly characterize the circulating strains of this virus in this area. Keywords: brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum, feline, seizure.

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A retrospective study of structural brain lesions identified by magnetic resonance imaging in 114 cats with neurological signs

Prompinichpong,

Thengchaisri,

Suwanna

et al. 2023

Vet World

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Reflections on the career of Janet Carr – a physiotherapy trailblazer

Canning

Dean

Ada

2015

Journal of Physiotherapy

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Guía del tratamiento integral de la espasticidad

Vivancos-Matellano

Si²,

Nardi-Vilardaga³

et al. 2007

RevNeurol

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El SMS es complejo y presenta fenómenos clínicos positivos (hiperreflexia, clonías y espasticidad) y negativos (parálisis y pérdida del control motor) [8-10]. GUÍA DEL TRATAMIENTO INTEGRAL DE LA ESPASTICIDAD Resumen. Objetivos y desarrollo. La espasticidad constituye un problema médico de incidencia y trascendencia elevada tanto en la infancia, como consecuencia principalmente de la parálisis cerebral, como en adultos, ocasionada frecuentemente por traumatismos craneoencefálicos, ictus y lesión medular. La espasticidad forma parte del síndrome de motoneurona superior que ocasiona problemas importantes, como son: limitación articular, posturas anómalas que pueden generar dolor, alteración de la capacidad funcional, alteraciones estéticas o de higiene, entre otras. Su evolución natural es hacia la cronicidad, acompañada de fenómenos estáticos por alteraciones de las propiedades de los tejidos blandos (elasticidad, plasticidad y viscosidad). Las opciones terapéuticas de la espasticidad son múltiples: fármacos, fisioterapia, ayudas ortopédicas, cirugía, etc. Además, el tratamiento debe ser individualizado y realista, con unos objetivos consensuados entre el paciente o cuidador y el equipo médico. El objetivo de la siguiente guía es profundizar en el conocimiento de esta patología, sus causas, epidemiología y evolución, así como aportar una forma racional y global de abordaje desde el punto de vista del tratamiento farmacológico, rehabilitador y quirúrgico. Conclusión. La espasticidad es un problema complejo que requiere un trabajo en equipo (neurólogo, rehabilitador, terapeuta ocupacional, cirujano ortopeda, médico de familia, etc.) para conseguir los objetivos que se fijan al principio de su tratamiento. Es importante el tratamiento precoz para evitar o reducir, en la medida de lo posible, las graves complicaciones que conlleva.

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Disorders of the Brain

Cited by 4 publications

References 641 publications

A retrospective study of structural brain lesions identified by magnetic resonance imaging in 114 cats with neurological signs

A retrospective study of structural brain lesions identified by magnetic resonance imaging in 114 cats with neurological signs

Reflections on the career of Janet Carr – a physiotherapy trailblazer

Guía del tratamiento integral de la espasticidad

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