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Rectal duplication cyst in a cat.
Peter H Kook1, Regine Hagen, Barbara Willi
1Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland. peterhendrikkook@gmail.com
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|December 1, 2010
Summary
This report details the first documented case of a rectal duplication cyst in a cat, a rare congenital malformation. Surgical removal successfully resolved the cat's severe constipation and tenesmus.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Developmental Biology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Enteric duplication cysts are uncommon congenital malformations affecting humans, dogs, and cats.
- These cysts can cause significant gastrointestinal issues due to their location and size.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with acute constipation and tenesmus.
- Rectal palpation revealed a dorsal rectal wall mass compressing the lumen.
- Computed tomography (CT) confirmed a well-demarcated cystic lesion in the pelvic canal.
Findings:
- Surgical excision via a perineal approach was performed.
- Histopathology confirmed the mass as a rectal duplication cyst.
- No communication between the cyst and the rectal lumen was identified.
Implications:
- This case represents the first reported instance of a rectal duplication cyst in a feline patient.
- Complete surgical excision led to the resolution of clinical signs.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in the differential diagnosis of feline constipation.
