Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone fragility like osteogenesis imperfecta in a 12-year-old kitten
By Cohn, L A & Meuten, D J·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Companion Animal and Special Species Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bone fragility in a kitten: an osteogenesis imperfecta-like syndrome.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old kitten was brought in because it had weak bones and was experiencing frequent fractures. The veterinarian ruled out other common causes of bone fragility by conducting blood tests and X-rays. The kitten's condition resembled osteogenesis imperfecta, a syndrome that affects bone strength. Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment for this condition, but supportive care can help manage the kitten's quality of life.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old kitten was found to have bone fragility. Previously described causes of bone fragility in domestic cats were excluded on the basis of serum biochemical profile and radiographic histologic examinations. The findings in this kitten correlated most closely with osteogenesis imperfecta, a syndrome documented in human beings and cattle.
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