The importance of magnetic resonance imaging in the differential diagnosis of seizures in small pets

Relevance. Convulsive syndrome is one of the most common neurological signs in small pets, so the interpretation of these clinical manifestations is relevant. Generalized epileptic seizures can precede many diseases. Consistent examination tactics for animals with a history of absences, myoclonic and clonic-tonic paroxysms allow for the correct differential diagnosis and correct diagnosis of this patient. Most often, epileptogenic foci responsible for involuntary motor activity in cats and dogs indicate the involvement of cerebral tissues in the pathological process. Only magnetic resonance imaging makes it possible to accurately assess the integrity of the parenchyma and membranes of the brain, as well as the structures adjacent to it. Using this method of visual diagnosis, it is possible to assess the volume and localization of the affected area. The article presents a description and an MRI examination of cats and dogs with neurological symptoms in the form of spontaneous paroxysms. The publication shows the importance and necessity of magnetic resonance imaging in cases of severe motor disorders in animals. The correlation between convulsive syndrome and neurological diagnosis in the examined animals was determined, in accordance with species, breed and age characteristics. The pattern of development of structural changes in the brain and its membranes with concomitant convulsive syndrome has been revealed. Anamnestic data and neurological examination data are presented, which make it possible to determine the intended diagnosis at an early stage. The authors present MRI images of dogs and cats, in all possible (sagittal, axial, coronal) planes, with convulsive syndrome and subsequent established neurological diagnosis.

The purpose of the work is to substantiate the use of magnetic resonance imaging as a visual diagnostic method for the differentiation of convulsive syndrome in animals.

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