Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone density scan helps diagnose and treat fragile bones in a cat
By Won, Sungjun et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2017·Irion Animal Hospital, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical application of quantitative computed tomography in osteogenesis imperfecta-suspected cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old male Persian cat was brought to the vet with multiple fractures despite no known injuries. X-rays showed very weak bones, leading to a diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta, a condition that makes bones fragile. To assess the bone density, the vet used a special scan called quantitative computed tomography (QCT), which showed low bone density. After starting treatment with bisphosphonates, a medication that helps strengthen bones, the cat's bone density improved significantly.
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Abstract
One-year-old male Persian cat presented with multiple fractures and no known traumatic history. Marked decrease of bone radiopacity and thin cortices of all long bones were identified on radiography. Tentative diagnosis was osteogenesis imperfecta, a congenital disorder characterized by fragile bone. To determine bone mineral density (BMD), quantitative computed tomography (QCT) was performed. The QCT results revealed a mean trabecular BMD of vertebral bodies of 149.9 ± 86.5 mg/cm. After bisphosphonate therapy, BMD of the same site increased significantly (218.5 ± 117.1 mg/cm,＜ 0.05). QCT was a useful diagnostic tool to diagnose osteopenia and quantify response to medical treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28057908/