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Veterinary Neuropathology in the One Health Approach

A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Anatomy, Histology and Pathology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 5611

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Dr. Simona Sacchini

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Institute for Animal Health, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Interests: neuroanatomy; neuropathology; neurodegenerative diseases; cetaceans; dolphins
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays, there is a growing convergence of human and animal medicine. Neuropathology plays a crucial role in understanding and diagnosing neurological disorders in both human and animal populations. Such an approach is not only very helpful for infectious diseases affecting the brain, but also for non-transmissible or non-communicable diseases such as dementia, cerebrovascular diseases and other brain disorders.

We invite researchers, pathologists, and veterinarians in general, experts in related fields, to contribute their original research and review articles on various topics within veterinary neuropathology. Some areas of interest include neurodegenerative diseases, infectious neuropathies, neuro-oncology, comparative neuropathology and emerging zoonotic diseases affecting the nervous system.

Through this Special Issue, we aim to enhance our understanding of veterinary neuropathology within the broader context of One Health. We appreciate your contributions to advancing the field of veterinary neuropathology through the lens of One Health.

Dr. Simona Sacchini
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • animals
  • comparative neuropathology
  • brain health
  • One Health

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Immunohistochemical Expression of Tenascin-C in Canine Meningiomas
by Fabiano José Ferreira de Sant’Ana, Ester Blasco and Martí Pumarola
Vet. Sci. 2024, 11(10), 462; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11100462 - 1 Oct 2024
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In humans, tenascin-C (TN-C) expression has been detected in more aggressive neoplasms of the central nervous system, such as gliomas and meningiomas. No study has analyzed the immune expression of TN-C in canine meningioma. The current study aimed to investigate the immunohistochemical distribution [...] Read more.
In humans, tenascin-C (TN-C) expression has been detected in more aggressive neoplasms of the central nervous system, such as gliomas and meningiomas. No study has analyzed the immune expression of TN-C in canine meningioma. The current study aimed to investigate the immunohistochemical distribution of TN-C in different grades of canine meningiomas. Twenty-one cases of canine meningioma (12 grade I, 6 grade II, and 3 grade III) were analyzed. All samples were examined by immunohistochemistry with the following antibodies: TN-C, epithelial membrane antigen (EMA), Ki-67, pan-cytokeratin (Pan CK), and vimentin. The histopathological diagnosis of meningioma was reinforced with the positive labeling of vimentin (moderate to strong) and EMA (mild to moderate) in neoplastic cells in most cases, independently of its grade or subtype. The immunoreactivity of TN-C was irregular: mild in grade I, moderate in grade II, and moderate to severe in grade III neoplasms. Usually, immune positivity was observed in the stroma and perivascular space in all subtypes. In addition, the concentric whorls of neoplastic cells were labeled positive in some psammomatous and transitional meningiomas. The reaction to TN-C was more significant in grade II and III tumors. The immunohistochemical findings of the current study suggest that TN-C can act as a stromal marker, mainly in grade II or III meningiomas. Full article
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Presumed Stroke in a Cat—A Case Report
by Sorin Marian Mârza, Radu Lăcătuș, Felix Daniel Lucaci, Lucia Bel, Ștefania Dandea, Iulia Melega and Robert Cristian Purdoiu
Vet. Sci. 2025, 12(4), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12040320 - 1 Apr 2025
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This paper presents a detailed imaging-based approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of suspected ischemic stroke in a cat. The study describes a 12-year-old cat presented to our clinic with symptoms such as wheezing and inspiratory dyspnea, but without neurological or behavioral abnormalities. [...] Read more.
This paper presents a detailed imaging-based approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of suspected ischemic stroke in a cat. The study describes a 12-year-old cat presented to our clinic with symptoms such as wheezing and inspiratory dyspnea, but without neurological or behavioral abnormalities. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head revealed rhinitis, cerebral atrophy, and hypodense lesions in the right frontal and parietal brain regions, primarily supplied by the middle and rostral cerebral arteries. The lesion distribution, combined with cerebral atrophy and nonspecific clinical presentation, supported a provisional diagnosis of ischemic stroke. This case underscores the value of advanced imaging techniques in detecting incidental cerebrovascular events in feline patients, where initial respiratory symptoms, rather than overt neurological deficits, prompted investigation. Full article
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Spinal Cord Medulloepithelioma in a Cat
by Çağla Aytaş, Raffaele Gilardini, Annalisa Beghelli, Paolo Andrea Barili, Melissa Ori and Carlo Cantile
Vet. Sci. 2024, 11(4), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11040177 - 15 Apr 2024
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A 13-month-old, neutered, male, domestic shorthair cat was referred with a history of progressive paraparesis, proprioceptive ataxia, and lumbar spinal pain. Neurological examination revealed non-ambulatory paraparesis consistent with L4-S1 myelopathy. Magnetic resonance of the thoracolumbar spinal cord identified a dorsal intradural extramedullary space-occupying [...] Read more.
A 13-month-old, neutered, male, domestic shorthair cat was referred with a history of progressive paraparesis, proprioceptive ataxia, and lumbar spinal pain. Neurological examination revealed non-ambulatory paraparesis consistent with L4-S1 myelopathy. Magnetic resonance of the thoracolumbar spinal cord identified a dorsal intradural extramedullary space-occupying lesion extending from L5 to L6. It was homogeneously hyperintense in T2-weighted imaging and isointense in T1-weighted imaging and exhibited marked and homogeneous contrast enhancement in the T1-weighted post-contrast imaging. The removed tissue was composed of neoplastic cells arranged as pseudostratified or multilayered trabecular and tubular structures, supported by internal and external limiting PAS-positive membranes. The neoplastic cells were immunoreactive for vimentin and NSE and negative for GFAP, Olig2, synaptophysin, PCK, S-100, NeuN, and nestin. The Ki-67 nuclear labeling index was up to 90%. The tumor was consistent with the diagnosis of medulloepithelioma, which is most frequently reported as an intraocular tumor. The morphological and immunohistochemical features of the tumor showed remarkable concordance with most human medulloepitheliomas. This is the first spinal cord medullopethelioma report in a cat, with the clinical, neuroradiological, histological, and immunohistochemical findings being described. Full article
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