Capillary telangiectasis of the brain in chimpanzee.

The occurrence of capillary telangiectasis of the brain in a chimpanzee is reported. The telangiectases were multiple and diffusely scattered throughout the brain although the cerebral and cerebellar cortex were particulary affected. Hemorrhage into surrounding gliotic parenchyma was present. The were associated neuroligic sings, most significantly paralysis and convulsions, and the outcome was fatal. A Case of this nature has not previously been reported.