Generalized Osteosclerosis in a Cat |
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| Authors: | Rita M Hanel DVM John P Graham MVB MS Julie K Levy DVM PhD Claus D Buergelt DVM PhD Jeff Creamer DVM |
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| Institution: | Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences FL, Florida Veterinary Specialists, Tampa, FL 33614, USA. |
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| Abstract: | A 12-year-old, neutered male, domestic long-hair cat was evaluated for a 6-month history of inspiratory stertor and epiphora. In computed tomography of the skull and pelvis, and radiographs of the thorax, right femur and stifle there was generalized osteosclerosis, with obliteration of the nasal turbinates and nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The cat also had a large fibrosarcoma involving the right pelvic limb. Osteosclerosis is a rare disorder that is poorly understood but has been described in several species. Various manifestations, potential causes, and radiologic findings of osteosclerosis are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | bone catosteopetrosis feline fibrosarcoma nasal osteosclerosis |
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