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Chronic liver lobe torsion in a cat
Alim Nazarali1, Ameet Singh, Heather Chalmers
1Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|January 22, 2014
Summary
A cat with vomiting was diagnosed with a liver mass and experienced liver lobe torsion (LLT). Surgical removal of the affected lobe led to a full recovery, highlighting LLT as a rare but treatable condition in felines.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Vomiting in cats can indicate various gastrointestinal issues.
- Liver masses are a potential cause of serious complications in felines.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old castrated male Blue British Shorthair presented with a 3-month history of vomiting.
- Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a left lateral liver lobe mass.
- Celiotomy identified concurrent left lateral liver lobe torsion (LLT).
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed extensive necrosis of the liver lobe due to chronic torsion.
- This represents the second reported case of LLT in a cat, both associated with liver masses.
- The cat recovered well and remained clinically normal 8 months post-lobectomy.
Implications:
- Liver lobe torsion is a rare but significant complication associated with feline liver masses.
- Surgical intervention, such as lobectomy, can be curative for LLT in cats.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in feline liver disease.
