Imaging characteristics and treatment of a penetrating brain injury caused by an oropharyngeal foreign body in a dog

McKenzie, J., Murphy, M. C., Broome, C., Tayari, H. and Gutierrez-Quintana, R. (2019) Imaging characteristics and treatment of a penetrating brain injury caused by an oropharyngeal foreign body in a dog. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 60(3), E24-E28. (doi: 10.1111/vru.12527) (PMID:28726346)

Abstract

A 4-year-old Border collie was presented with one episode of collapse, altered mentation, and a suspected pharyngeal stick injury. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography showed a linear foreign body penetrating the right oropharynx, through the foramen ovale and the brain parenchyma. The foreign body was surgically removed and medical treatment initiated. Complete resolution of clinical signs was noted at recheck 8 weeks later. Repeat MRI showed chronic secondary changes in the brain parenchyma. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of the advanced imaging findings and successful treatment of a penetrating oropharyngeal intracranial foreign body in a dog.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Broome, Mr Cameron and Murphy, Megan Cooper and Gutierrez Quintana, Mr Rodrigo and McKenzie, Miss Jennifer and Tayari, Hamaseh
• Authors: McKenzie, J., Murphy, M. C., Broome, C., Tayari, H., and Gutierrez-Quintana, R.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
• Journal Name: Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 1058-8183
• ISSN (Online): 1740-8261
• Published Online: 20 July 2017
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 American College of Veterinary Radiology
• First Published: First published in Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound 60(3): E24-E28
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy