Cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers–Danlos syndrome) in a cat

Authors : Banu DOKUZEYLÜL, Elif Demet ALTUN, Tamer Halit ÖZDOĞAN

Pages : 245-249

Doi:10.3906/vet-1203-64

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Ehlers-Danlos syndrome insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EDS);, or dermatosparaxis, is a rare hereditary disease of the connective tissue, which is characterized by skin hyperextensibility and laxity. In the present article, the case of a crossbred female spayed cat, at the age of 2 years, was presented with hyperelasticity of the skin, alopecia, and an ulcerative wound on the left hind leg. The animal`s dorsum was hyperextensible, smooth to the touch, and could be easily torn with minor traumas. To the best of the authors` knowledge, the present report is the first documented feline case of cutaneous asthenia in Turkey.
Keywords : Cat, collagen disease, cutaneous asthenia, Ehlers Danlos syndrome