Transverse T1-weighted post-contrast image (a) showing a left-sided extra-axial meningioma compressing the left occipital lobe (arrow). Transverse T1-weighted post-contrast image (a) showing a left-sided extra-axial meningioma compressing the left occipital lobe (arrow). On a T2-weighted image (b), there is widespread hyperintensity of the cerebral cortex, indicative of severe peritumoural oedema Francois-Xavier Liebel, and Peter M. Smith In Practice 2014;36:24-29 Copyright © British Veterinary Association. All rights reserved.