Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Facial asymmetry and nerve issues in a 7-month-old cat
By Song, R B et al.·Published in Anatomia, histologia, embryologia·2017·Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hemifacial Microsomia in a Cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old domestic medium hair cat was brought in because one side of its face looked different, with noticeable asymmetry affecting the jaw, nose, eye, and ear. The cat also showed signs of nerve issues, which affected its facial movement and balance. The veterinarian suspected this was due to a congenital condition called hemifacial microsomia, which means the cat was born with this facial deformity. This case is unique as it's the first reported instance of this condition in a cat.
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Abstract
A 7-month-old domestic medium hair cat presented with facial asymmetry affecting the bony and soft tissue structures of the right side of the head including the maxilla, nose, eye and pinna of the ear. Additionally, neurological dysfunction of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves on the affected side was present. A congenital malformation affecting the first and second embryologic pharyngeal arches was suspected. This is the first case of hemifacial microsomia of likely congenital origin reported in a cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28718994/