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Spot Found on Brain of Pygmy Killer Whale During MRI

Doctors found a spot on the brain of "Dallas", one of the two pygmy killer whales found stranded in Boca Grande, as he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging scan tonight in Sarasota.

Mote Marine Laboratory's Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Charles Manire, worked with Dr. Stephen Miley, CEO of Axcess Imaging, and neuroradiologist Dr. Paul Macchi to perform the test.

"I'm looking for information to help determine the prognosis for both of the whales," said Dr. Manire in a press release. "The scan shows some kind of spot or abscess on the brain, which is a life-threatening problem. We're consulting with the radiologist to determine the extent of the damage and exact location. We will aggressively treat the infection with antibiotics and continue monitor the situation. We are hopeful that the antibiotics will make a difference with the lesion. Given these results, we may need to do an MRI on the other whale, Pete."

The male pygmy killer whales were brought to Mote Marine Laboratory's Dolphin and Whale Hospital Monday after found stranded near Boca Grande.  Mote's Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Charles Manire, says that both animals are very weak, disoriented and sick with infections and parasites. 

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A magnetic resonance imaging scan was performed Wednesday evening on "Dallas," one of the two pygmy killer whales being cared for at Mote's Dolphin and Whale Hospital.