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Yui Kobatake1, Hiroki Sakai1,2,3, Hidetaka Nishida1
1Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
|June 22, 2018
Summary
A cat experienced acute limb weakness and autonomic dysfunction due to inflammatory nerve disease. This case uniquely involved both somatic and autonomic nerves, expanding understanding of feline neuropathies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Brachial plexus hypertrophic neuritis is a recognized feline neurological condition.
- Cases typically involve somatic nerve damage leading to limb dysfunction.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old cat presented with acute ataxia, paresis, and autonomic nervous system impairment.
- Magnetic resonance imaging showed bilateral brachial plexus swelling.
- Postmortem examination revealed inflammatory cell infiltration in radial nerves, cervical nerve roots, sciatic nerve, and vagus nerve.
Findings:
- Histological findings confirmed inflammatory cell infiltration, consistent with hypertrophic neuritis.
- This case uniquely demonstrated concurrent involvement of both somatic and autonomic nerves.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of feline inflammatory neuropathies.
- Highlights the importance of considering autonomic nerve involvement in feline neurological cases.
- May influence diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for similar conditions.
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