Clinical coenurosis (Coenurus cerebralis) and associated pathological findings in a calf

• Published in: Pakistan veterinary journal Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 263 - 266
• Main Authors: Ozkan, C. (University of Yuzuncu, Van (Turkey). Dept. of Internal Diseases), Yildirim, S. (University of Yuzuncu, Van (Turkey). Dept. of Pathology), Kaya, A. (University of Yuzuncu, Van (Turkey). Dept. of Internal Diseases)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 01-01-2011
• Subjects: Calf; CALVES; CATTLE; Clinical findings; CLINICAL TRIALS; Coenurosis; Coenurus cerebralis; CYSTICERCOSIS; HISTOPATHOLOGY; Pathological findings; TAENIA MULTICEPS; TURKEY
• ISSN: 0253-8318

This study aims to investigate clinical and pathological findings of a clinical Coenurus cerebralis case in a 10-month-old Simmental male calf. Clinical examination of the calf revealed in coordination, irregular gait, failure to hold the head straight, leftward head tilt, and circling. The animal was diagnosed with C. cerebralis and euthanazia was recommended. The autopsy demonstrated a cyst (9x7 cm) in the caudal of the left cerebral hemisphere within the cranium. The cyst caused compression over the ventral portion of the left cerebral hemisphere, while a marked perforation of 3-4 cm diameter was found on the sphenoid bone. Histopathologically, hyperemia and perivascular mononuclear cell infiltration were observed. In conclusion, we found it beneficial to present the clinical and pathological findings of this calf infected with C. cerebralis which is known to be a rare clinical entity among cattle.