Bilateral radial hemimelia and multiple malformations in a kitten

J Feline Med Surg. 2012 Aug;14(8):598-602. doi: 10.1177/1098612X12444742. Epub 2012 Apr 5.

Abstract

Hemimelia is a congenital disease of complete or partial absence of one or more bones. The most important hypothesis is that radial agenesis is a consequence of neural crest injury. Treatment selection depends on the degree of the deformity and the reduction of limb function. This report describes a case of bilateral radial hemimelia and multiple malformations in a kitten aged 2 months treated conservatively with splint bandage, until bone maturity. The re-evaluation was performed 4 years later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / therapy
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / congenital*
  • Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cat Diseases / therapy
  • Cats
  • Ectromelia / therapy
  • Ectromelia / veterinary*
  • Forelimb / abnormalities*
  • Radiography
  • Radius / abnormalities*
  • Splints / veterinary