Published 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Unusual metaphyseal disturbance in two kittens

  • 1. Department of Companion Animals, University of Bristol, Langford House, Bristol BS18 7DU (United Kingdom)

Description

This report describes the presenting features, radiographic changes, biochemical alterations and clinical progress of two kittens, from separate litters, which were found to have a growth plate disturbance initially diagnosed and treated as vitamin D3-dependent rickets, but subsequently suspected to be a metaphyseal chondrodysplasia

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Small Animal Practice (Online)
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. 583-590
ISSN
1748-5827

INIS

Country of Publication
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45090861
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CARTILAGE; CATS; DIAGNOSIS; RICKETS; SKELETAL DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL TISSUES; ANIMALS; BODY; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; DISEASES; MAMMALS; METABOLIC DISEASES; SKELETAL DISEASES; VERTEBRATES

Optional Information

Notes
ARN: GB9706549