Intraventricular Cholesterol Granuloma (Cholestastoma)
Cholesterol granulomas are thought to arise secondary to vascular damage leading to accumulation of inflammatory infiltrate and cholesterol at the site of the lesion. Repeated inflammation exacerbates cholesterol deposition and results in the growth of the cholesterol granuloma.
Clinical signs can occur because of secondary obstructive hydrocephalus.
Clinical signs can occur because of secondary obstructive hydrocephalus.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Focal seizures
Altered consciousness
Movement
Staggering gait
Painful reactions
Hyperesthesia
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Focal seizures
Altered consciousness
Movement
Staggering gait
Painful reactions
Hyperesthesia
Intracranial- Intraventricular
Unknown
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