GLIOMA IN A GOAT

An adult goal was examined because of behavioral changes and circling. Results of neurologic examination, CSF analysis, hematologic evaluati on, and computed tomography of the brain were suggestive of an intra-a xial mass. The goat was euthanatized because of worsening neurologic c ondition and poor prognosis. Necropsy revealed a large mass in the rig ht cerebral hemisphere and caudal brain herniation through the foramen magnum. The mass was diagnosed as a glioma, with oligodendrocyte diff erentiation. Results of immunohistochemical evaluation were compatible with a malignant, poorly differentiated tumor.