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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
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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.

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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.