Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with bone thickening in jaw and limbs followed for 3 years
By Allevi, G & Serafini, F·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2021·Ospedale città, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Polyostotic cortical hyperostosis in an 8-week-old cat with a 3-year follow-up.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-week-old female mixed-breed cat was brought to the vet because she was having trouble moving and her jaw and limbs were noticeably swollen. After some imaging tests, the vet diagnosed her with polyostotic cortical hyperostosis, a condition that causes thickening of the bones. The most affected areas were her forelimbs and jaw. While this condition is similar to a disease seen in humans, the cat was monitored over three years to assess her health.
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Abstract
A 2 month-old female cat, mixed breed, was referred for difficulty moving and severe enlargement of the mandible and limbs. Polyostotic cortical hyperostosis was diagnosed based on diagnostic imaging and histopathological changes of the mandible and limbs. Marked cortical bone thickening was detected on radiographs and CT scan images. The diaphyses of both radii and ulnae, together with the mandibular rami and bodies, were most severely affected. The many similarities shared with the human condition, Caffey's disease, are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31044432/