Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hair loss and skin damage on lower back after pelvic fractures in cats
By Declercq, Jan·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2004·Department of Medicine and Clinical Biology of Small Animals·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Alopecia and dermatopathy of the lower back following pelvic fractures in three cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats developed hair loss and skin problems on their lower backs after suffering pelvic fractures from being hit by a vehicle. They showed signs of hair loss and shiny, damaged skin about 3-4 weeks after the injury. A closer look at their skin revealed issues with hair follicles and inflammation, likely caused by damage to the blood vessels in that area. Unfortunately, this type of hair loss may be permanent.
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Abstract
An alopecia and dermatopathy following pelvic fractures associated with vehicular trauma is reported in three cats. The animals presented 3-4 weeks post injury with acute hair loss, glistening appearance of the skin and erosions involving the lower back. Histological examination revealed atrophy of the hair follicles and adnexal structures and follicular telogenization, dermal fibroplasia and mild lymphocytic infiltrate, fibroplasia and inflammation in the panniculus. Vascular damage secondary to the external trauma to blood vessels supplying the skin over the lumbar region and subsequent ischaemia may represent the pathomechanism of this type of alopecia. Focal permanent hair loss can be expected.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14989705/