Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with swollen nerves causing weakness in both front legs
By Garosi, Laurent et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2006·Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral, hypertrophic neuritis of the brachial plexus in a cat: magnetic resonance imaging and pathological findings.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old Burmese cat was brought in because it was having trouble using its front legs, which started happening suddenly. An MRI showed that the nerves in the cat's neck and shoulders were swollen and inflamed. The vet found that this condition, similar to a rare nerve issue seen in humans called hypertrophic neuritis, was affecting the cat's ability to move. Treatment focused on managing the inflammation, and while the abstract does not specify the exact outcome, addressing the underlying issue is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old Burmese cat was presented for investigation of a subacute onset of bilateral forelimb paresis. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervico-thoracic vertebral column and brachial plexus revealed a bilaterally symmetrical, severe and diffuse swelling of the spinal nerves forming the caudal part of the brachial plexus. Histopathology of the abnormal nerve roots, spinal nerves and brachial plexi showed inflammatory and marked proliferative changes with similar features to that of hypertrophic neuritis of man. Hypertrophic neuritis in man is a rare, tumor-like, chronic inflammatory peripheral nerve disorder of unknown origin most frequently involving the brachial plexus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16213764/