Hydranencephaly
EtiologyHydranencephaly is a congenital malformation of the brain in which the cerebral hemisphere(s) are absent to varying degrees. Hydranencephaly is an extreme form of porencephaly, a condition in which large cystic regions develop within the cerebral... Read More
Hydrocephalus – Congenital
EtiologyThe term hydrocephalus is derived from the greek "hydro" for water and "cephalus" for head. As such the condition is one in which there is an increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the intracranial... Read More
Pituitary Macroadenoma
EtiologyA pituitary adenoma is a benign, neoplastic proliferation of epithelial cells of the pituitary gland. These cells typically demonstrate both autonomous growth and function. The most common pituitary adenomas in veterinary medicine are microscopic tumors of the... Read More
Ectopic Ureter
EtiologyEctopic ureters are a congenital condition that occur when the embryonic mesonephric and metanephric duct systems do not develop normally. The metanephric duct eventually develops into the ureter. In patients with ectopic ureters, the metanephric duct originates in an abnormal... Read More