Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with fragile skin linked to liver disease and jaundice
By Daniel, Alexandre G T et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Skin fragility syndrome in a cat with cholangiohepatitis and hepatic lipidosis.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet after 6 weeks of vomiting, not eating, and losing weight. The owner noticed the cat was weak, lethargic, and had yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) for about 10 days. During a check-up, the cat's skin tore easily when the vet tried to draw blood, indicating a serious skin condition. Blood tests showed liver problems, and further examination confirmed the cat had skin fragility syndrome linked to liver disease. Treatment focused on managing the liver issues, which is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
A case of acquired skin fragility syndrome associated with hepatic disease in a 9-year-old, spayed female, domestic shorthair cat is described. The cat was admitted to the veterinary hospital of the University of São Paulo (Brazil) with a 6-week history of vomiting, inappetence and weight loss. Remarkable signs were weakness, lethargy and profound jaundice that had been present for 10 days according to the owner. On completion of the physical examination, when the cat was gently manipulated for blood collection the thoracic limb and interscapular skin tore. Liver enzymes and bilirubin levels were all above the normal range. On histological examination of skin and liver, Masson's trichrome stain showed collagen fibre alteration and major hepatocyte abnormalities. Findings were consistent with feline skin fragility syndrome associated with cholangiohepatitis and hepatic lipidosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19699668/