Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
High platelet counts in cats - study of 51 cases from 2000-2005
By Rizzo, Francesca et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2007·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thrombocytosis in cats: a retrospective study of 51 cases (2000-2005).
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 51 cats with high platelet counts (thrombocytosis) were evaluated for various health issues, with many showing gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. The study found that inflammatory or infectious conditions were often linked to the high platelet counts, but there was no clear connection between the severity of the condition and how well the cats recovered. The cats received various treatments based on their specific diagnoses, but the outcomes varied widely.
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Abstract
Feline haematology profiles of patients presented to the University of Bristol Small Animal Hospital from January 2000 to October 2005 were evaluated for thrombocytosis (defined as a platelets count of >700x10(9)/l and confirmed on smear evaluation). Thrombocytosis was found in 79 cats (4.64% of the hospital feline population), with values ranging from 703 to 1895x10(9)/l. Signalment, clinical presentation, concurrence of other haematological abnormalities, diagnoses and outcome were evaluated in 51 cases in which complete medical records were available. Other variables (feline immunodeficiency virus/feline leukaemia virus status, thyroxine level, haemoplasma PCR, toxoplasma antibody titres) were also evaluated. No association was found between the presence of thrombocytosis and breed or gender. Gastrointestinal signs were the most common clinical presentation. Lymphopenia was the most common concurrent haematological abnormality. Based on final diagnosis reached, cats were grouped both according to the DAMNITV classification and according to the body system affected. Amongst the DAMNITV classification, inflammatory/infectious conditions were most commonly associated with thrombocytosis. According to body systems, gastrointestinal involvement was most represented, followed by endocrine cases. No association was found between the severity of thrombocytosis and outcome.
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