Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young Minuet cat with spinal canal narrowing and instability
By Kihara, Shuya et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2024·From Aikawa Veterinary Medical Center, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thoracic Vertebral Canal Stenosis and Vertebral Instability in a Young Minuet Cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old Minuet cat was brought in because it was having trouble walking and was unable to use its back legs. After imaging tests, the vet found that the cat had a narrowing of the spinal canal and instability in its spine, which can happen in certain breeds. The cat underwent surgery to stabilize the spine, and thankfully, it made a full recovery without any complications. This case shows that even young cats can face serious spinal issues, but with the right treatment, they can get back to normal.
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Abstract
This report describes a unique case of thoracic vertebral canal stenosis and vertebral instability in a 1 yr old Minuet cat. The cat presented with a history of chronic progressive nonambulatory paraparesis. Myelography with neutral and stress positions revealed dynamic compression at T1-4. Computed tomography and MRI revealed multiple sites of vertebral endplate osteolysis, adjacent bone sclerosis, intervertebral disk space narrowing, and spondylotic bridging within the cervical and cranial thoracic vertebral bodies and pedicles, particularly at C6-T4. The cat underwent a right-sided T1-4 hemilaminectomy and C7-T4 vertebral stabilization using positively threaded profile pins and polymethylmethacrylate. The cat fully recovered without any complication. The case highlights the potential for young cats, especially those with a chondrodysplastic condition, to develop vertebral canal stenosis and vertebral instability. The surgical treatment described herein resulted in an excellent outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38394696/