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Chronic cardiac tamponade in a cat caused by an intrapericardial biliary cyst

Sarah M Scruggs1, Janice M Bright

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States. sscruggs@colostate.edu

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|December 25, 2009
PubMed

Insights

A cat with exercise intolerance and coughing was diagnosed with an intrapericardial cyst causing cardiac tamponade. Surgical removal of the biliary cyst resolved the cat's symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Intrapericardial cysts are rare cardiac anomalies in felines.
  • Cardiac tamponade, often caused by fluid accumulation, can be life-threatening.

Observation:

  • A 1-year-old domestic longhair cat presented with progressive exercise intolerance and coughing.
  • Echocardiography revealed an intrapericardial cyst leading to cardiac tamponade.

Findings:

  • Percutaneous aspiration temporarily relieved the cardiac tamponade.
  • Histopathology confirmed the cyst was of biliary origin.
  • Complete resolution of clinical signs occurred after surgical excision.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering intrapericardial cysts in cats with cardiac tamponade.
  • Successful surgical management of biliary cysts can lead to full recovery.
  • Further research into the etiology and optimal treatment of feline intrapericardial cysts is warranted.

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