Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden nerve disorder with full recovery in an Abyssinian kitten
By Jeandel, Aurélien et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute idiopathic polyneuritis with spontaneous remission in an Abyssinian cat.
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Plain-English summary
An Abyssinian kitten suddenly developed neurological problems, which included weakness and difficulty moving. After tests, the veterinarian found that the kitten had an inflammatory condition affecting the nerves, but no infections were present. Remarkably, the kitten recovered on its own without any treatment and remained healthy for two years afterward. This case highlights that some nerve issues in cats can resolve without medical intervention.
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Abstract
An Abyssinian kitten was presented after a sudden onset of neurological disorders consistent with a polyneuropathy. Electrophysiological and histological investigations revealed an inflammatory polyneuropathy. No infectious agents were detected. Spontaneous recovery occurred rapidly without relapse (2 years follow-up). This is the first description of a histologically confirmed self-limiting feline polyneuritis.
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