Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Subcutaneous fat hardening in a domestic short-hair cat
By Dehesa Golding, Alexandra et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2024·Studio Dermatologico Veterinario, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous fat sclerosis in a domestic short-hair cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic short-hair cat was diagnosed with a rare condition called subcutaneous fat sclerosis, which affects the fat under the skin. The cat showed some improvement after being treated with oral methylprednisolone, a steroid, and Vitamin E. This condition is not commonly seen, and there have been very few cases reported in the past. The treatment helped the cat feel better, but the condition itself is still not well understood.
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Abstract
The authors describe a case of presumptive feline subcutaneous fat sclerosis, a condition reported only once previously (in 1987) and diagnosed with postmortem examination. We describe radiographic, computed tomography scan and histopathological findings, and partial response to oral methylprednisolone and Vitamin E.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38828608/