Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Calcinosis circumscripta skin lesion after proligestone injection
By O'Brien, C R & Wilkie, J S·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2001·Sandringham Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Calcinosis circumscripta following an injection of proligestone in a Burmese cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old spayed Burmese cat developed a skin problem with hair loss and white deposits on her back after receiving a progestogen injection. A biopsy confirmed that she had calcinosis circumscripta, a condition where calcium builds up in the skin. The vet surgically removed the affected area, and the cat recovered very well, with no signs of the issue returning after a year. This case highlights the need for more research into whether certain injections could lead to this skin condition.
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Abstract
A 9-month-old speyed Burmese cat was presented with a cutaneous lesion in the dorsal thoracolumbar region. The lesion was characterised by alopecia and whitish deposits within the subcutis and had occurred at the site of a previous progestogen injection (Covinan; Intervet). Excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of calcinosis circumscripta. Recovery of the cat following surgical excision was excellent, with no recurrence of the lesion detected 12 months later. The classification of tissue calcification and the proposed aetiology of calcinosis circumscripta is reviewed. It is concluded that further work is required to determine any link between subcutaneous injections, especially of progestogens, and calcinosis circumscripta.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11301746/