Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with stiff, weak back legs and no improvement from etretinate
By Asano, Kazushi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2006·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva-like condition in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A Japanese domestic cat was brought in with stiffness, muscle wasting, and limited movement in its back legs. The veterinarian diagnosed a rare condition similar to fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), which causes abnormal bone growth. The cat was treated with a medication called etretinate, but unfortunately, there was no improvement in its symptoms. This case highlights the unique nature of this condition in cats, as it showed different signs compared to other reported cases.
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Abstract
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP)-like condition was diagnosed in a Japanese domestic cat with stiffness, marked atrophy of the muscles, and limited mobility of all joints in both the pelvic limbs. Etretinate, a retinoid, was used for medical management; however, no improvement in the clinical signs was observed. Inheritance of the disorder has not yet been demonstrated. Furthermore, the clinical signs and histopathological findings of feline FOP-like condition in the present case differed from those of the previously reported cases.
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