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Lumbosacral agenesis in a cat.

Gabrielle C Hybki1, Lisa A Murphy2, Joseph P Marchi1

  • 1Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center, Upland, CA, USA.

JFMS Open Reports
|May 12, 2017
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Summary

This case report details the first documented instance of lumbosacral agenesis in a feline patient. The congenital condition was identified in a 17-week-old cat via whole-body radiographs.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Radiology
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Feline Medicine

Background:

  • Lumbosacral agenesis is a rare congenital malformation.
  • This condition is primarily documented in pediatric human cases.
  • Understanding its occurrence in animals is crucial for comparative studies.

Observation:

  • A 17-week-old domestic shorthair cat presented with symptoms suggestive of a congenital defect.
  • Whole-body radiography was performed to evaluate the skeletal structure.
  • Radiographic findings confirmed lumbosacral agenesis.

Findings:

  • The radiographic examination revealed a complete absence of the lumbosacral vertebrae.
  • This represents the first documented case of lumbosacral agenesis in a domestic cat.

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  • The affected cat was euthanized shortly after presentation.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of congenital anomalies in domestic animals.
    • It highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare conditions.
    • Further research may elucidate genetic or environmental factors contributing to feline lumbosacral agenesis.