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Pancreatic cyst in a cat.

M G Coleman1, M C Robson, C Harvey

  • 1Veterinary Specialist Group, 97 Carrington Rd, UNITEC, Auckland, New Zealand. medicine@vsg.co.nz

New Zealand Veterinary Journal
|April 23, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A Cornish Rex cat presented with vomiting and an abdominal mass. Surgery revealed a true pancreatic cyst, a condition previously unreported in felines, offering new insights into feline pancreatic diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology
  • Feline Health

Background:

  • Pancreatic cysts are rare in domestic animals.
  • Vomiting is a common presenting sign in cats with gastrointestinal disease.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old male neutered Cornish Rex cat exhibited a 5-day history of vomiting.
  • Abdominal palpation revealed a mass, confirmed as cystic via ultrasound.
  • Exploratory surgery identified the cystic mass originating from the pancreas.

Findings:

  • Histopathology confirmed the mass as a true pancreatic cyst.
  • The cyst was associated with chronic active inflammation.
  • This represents the first documented case of a true pancreatic cyst in a cat.

Implications:

  • This case expands the differential diagnoses for abdominal masses and vomiting in cats.
  • It highlights the importance of considering pancreatic pathology in feline diagnostics.
  • Further research into the etiology and management of feline pancreatic cysts is warranted.

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