Author:
O'Neill Emma J.,Merrett Darren,Jones Boyd
Abstract
Abstract
Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system in dogs that is characterised by focal or disseminated granulomatous lesions within the brain and/or spinal cord, non-suppurative meningitis and perivascular mononuclear cuffing. The aetiology of the disease remains unknown, although an immune-mediated cause is suspected. This article reviewed the typical history, clinical signs and pathology of the condition along with current opinions on pathogenesis. The potential differential diagnoses for the disease were discussed along with current treatment options.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Reference44 articles.
1. Adamo FP, O'Brien RT: Use of cyclosporine to treat granulomatous meningoencephalitis in three dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2004, 225: 1211-1216. 10.2460/javma.2004.225.1211.
2. Alley MR, Jones BR, Johnstone AC: Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis of dogs in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 1983, 31: 117-119. 10.1080/00480169.1983.34989.
3. Bailey CS, Higgins RJ: Characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid associated with canine granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis: A retrospective study. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 1986, 188: 418-421.
4. Braund KG, Vandevelde M, Walker TL, Redding RW: Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis in six dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 1978, 172: 1195-1200.
5. Braund KG: Encephalitis and meningitis. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 1980, 10: 31-56.
Cited by
13 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献，注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献，订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献