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  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Pathology

Background:

  • Cervical ventroflexion, or 'dropped head syndrome', is a recognized but poorly characterized neurological sign in cats.
  • Understanding its underlying causes and prognosis is crucial for effective clinical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize cervical ventroflexion in cats.
  • To identify associated diseases.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, two-center study (2003-2024).
  • Inclusion criteria: complete medical records, cervical ventroflexion, clinicopathology, and diagnosis.
  • Statistical analysis comparing feline hypokalaemic myopathy (FHM) group with other diagnoses.

Main Results:

  • 86 cats met inclusion criteria; FHM was the most common diagnosis (48.8%).
  • Other diagnoses included hyperthyroidism, thiamine deficiency, and immune-mediated polyneuropathy.
  • Absence of other neurological deficits correlated with FHM; lateralization correlated with other conditions.
  • Cervical ventroflexion resolved in 75.6% of treated cats.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical ventroflexion is a sign associated with FHM (as a sole sign) or other diagnoses (with additional neurological signs).
  • The condition is typically reversible with appropriate treatment.
  • Findings aid clinicians in diagnosis and treatment decisions, especially under constraints.