Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Siamese kitten with one-sided missing nerve tract causing circling
By Palmer, A C et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2007·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Congenital unilateral absence of the corticospinal tract in a Siamese cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A Siamese kitten was brought in because it had trouble walking and was circling to one side. After examining the kitten, the vet found that a part of its nervous system responsible for movement was missing on the right side, which likely caused the symptoms. While an infection couldn't be completely ruled out, it seemed more likely that this was due to a genetic issue. Unfortunately, the kitten's condition is related to its development and may not have a straightforward treatment.
People also search for: Siamese kitten walking problems · cat circling behavior · kitten neurological issues
Abstract
A Siamese kitten presented with mild gait dysfunction associated with periodic circling. Pathologic investigation revealed unilateral (right-sided) absence of the corticospinal (pyramidal) tract throughout its normal course. Although an infectious cause cannot be completely ruled out a genetic etiology was suspected.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18039912/