Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with vomiting and bone marrow necrosis from FeLV infection
By Shimoda, T et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2000·Sanyo Animal Medical Center, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bone marrow necrosis in a cat infected with feline leukemia virus.
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Plain-English summary
A one-year-old male cat was brought to the vet because he was vomiting and had diarrhea. Tests showed he had low blood cell counts and was positive for feline leukemia virus (FeLV), which can cause serious health issues. A bone marrow exam revealed damage to the bone marrow cells. The vet treated the cat with corticosteroids, which helped improve his blood cell counts, and follow-up tests showed that his bone marrow was recovering. This case highlights how FeLV can lead to bone marrow problems, but treatment can help restore health.
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Abstract
A one-year old castrated male cat was admitted to the hospital with vomiting and diarrhea. Laboratory examination revealed pancytopenia and positive for FeLV antigen. A bone marrow examination indicated necrosis of the nucleated cells. Based on these findings, the cat was diagnosed as bone marrow necrosis. Pancytopenia was effectively treated with corticosteroids. Re-examination of the bone marrow confirmed a recovery of normal hematopoietic cells with a infiltration of many macrophages. It is strongly suspected that the bone marrow necrosis in this case could be associated with a bone marrow suppression due to FeLV infection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10676902/