Intracranial meningioma with polygonal granular cell appearance in a Chihuahua

J Vet Med Sci. 2008 May;70(5):529-32. doi: 10.1292/jvms.70.529.

Abstract

A menigioma with polygonal granular cell proliferation in an 11-year and 8-month-old male Chihuahua is described. The tumor was observed under the dura matter of the right cerebrum. Microscopically, the tumor consisted of solid growth foci of small- or large- sized polygonal cells, with pale-stained nuclei, prominent nucleoli, and fine granular to foamy eosinophilic cytoplasm. Some of the proliferating cells contained variable amounts of cytoplasmic PAS-positive granules. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that neoplastic cells were positive for vimentin and S-100 protein. Ultrastructurally, the neoplastic cells contained vesicular structures with a few small round-shaped bodies in the cytoplasm. We diagnosed the case as canine meningioma with granular cell appearance.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Dog Diseases / pathology*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Meningioma / pathology
  • Meningioma / veterinary*