Astrocytoma in an African Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) Suspected Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome

作者：Nakata Makoto^*; Miwa Yasutsugu; Itou Takuya; Uchida Kazuyuki; Nakayama Hiroyuki; Sakai Takeo

来源：Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2011, 73(10): 1333-1335.

DOI：10.1292/jvms.10-0341

• astrocytoma
• hedgehog
• primary central nervous system tumor
• progressive paresis
• wobbly hedgehog syndrome (WHS)

A 28-month-old African hedgehog was referred to our hospital with progressive tetraparesis. On the first presentation, the hedgehog was suspected as having wobbly hedgehog syndrome (WHS) and the animal was treated with medication and rehabilitation. The animal died 22 days after onset. Pathological examination revealed that the animal was involved in astrocytoma between the medulla oblongata and the spinal cord (C1). This report indicates that a primary central nervous system tumor should be considered as one of the differential diagnoses for hedgehogs presenting with progressive paresis, together with WHS.

• 出版日期2011-10