Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kitten born without both front leg bones and other birth defects
By Pisoni, Luciano et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Department of Veterinary Medical Science, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral radial hemimelia and multiple malformations in a kitten.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 2-month-old kitten was diagnosed with a condition called bilateral radial hemimelia, which means she was born with missing bones in her front legs, along with other malformations. To help her, the veterinarian used a splint bandage to support her limbs while she grew. Four years later, the kitten was re-evaluated, indicating that the treatment helped her manage her condition as she matured.
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Abstract
Hemimelia is a congenital disease of complete or partial absence of one or more bones. The most important hypothesis is that radial agenesis is a consequence of neural crest injury. Treatment selection depends on the degree of the deformity and the reduction of limb function. This report describes a case of bilateral radial hemimelia and multiple malformations in a kitten aged 2 months treated conservatively with splint bandage, until bone maturity. The re-evaluation was performed 4 years later.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22492348/