Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Systemic xanthomatosis with skin lesions in a 4-month-old cat
By Chanut, F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2005·Department of Pathology, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Systemic xanthomatosis associated with hyperchylomicronaemia in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old domestic cat was brought to the vet with unusual skin bumps and very pale, creamy blood. After examining the cat, the vet found multiple nodular lesions on several organs, including the liver and kidneys, which indicated a condition called systemic xanthomatosis. This rare condition is linked to high levels of fat in the blood. Unfortunately, the kitten did not survive, but this case highlights a unique association between skin lesions and internal organ issues in cats.
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Abstract
We report a case of systemic xanthomatosis in a 4-month-old domestic cat. The kitten presented with multiple cutaneous lesions and 'cream tomato soup' coloured blood. Necropsy revealed multiple, whitish, nodular lesions, compatible with xanthomas, on most of the abdominal organs (liver, spleen, kidney, adrenal glands, mesentery and colon). The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. This is the first report of granulomatous colitis associated with feline xanthomatosis.
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