Ependymoma in a filly

M. C. DE SOUSA, A. F. M. S. C. FERREIRA, T. C. PEIXOTO, S. D. S. DOS REIS, D. C. R. DIAS and P. V. LEAL

Key points
• The ependymoma corresponds to a neuroepithelial tumour that originates from the ependymal cells.
• There are few reports in veterinary medicine regarding the therapeutic success of neoplastic diseases of the nervous system. In horses, little is mentioned regarding successful treatments.
• Neoplastic diseases should be regarded as a differential diagnosis for disorders of the central nervous system.
• In animals with neurological syndromes, it may be difficult to obtain the antemortem diagnosis solely based on clinical alterations induced by the pathologic process, it is necessary to combine the history and ancillary testing to distinguish the nature of the disease.