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M Cerquetella1, A M Tambella, F Laus
1M. Cerquetella, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024 Matelica (Macerata), Italy,
Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere
|September 4, 2015
Summary
A cat with constipation had a cystic colon formation surgically removed. This resolved the abdominal pain and defecation issues, indicating successful treatment for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Constipation and abdominal pain are common presenting complaints in cats.
- Cystic abdominal structures can cause gastrointestinal signs but are uncommon in felines.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old cat presented with abdominal pain and constipation.
- Abdominal imaging revealed a cystic structure attached to the colon.
- Surgical exploration and resection were performed due to the suspected etiology.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed a cystic formation of the colon with mucosal metaplasia.
- The exact nature of the cyst (e.g., intestinal duplication, Meckel's diverticulum remnant, vitelline duct cyst, or cystic diverticulum) remained undetermined.
- Surgical resection involved part of the colon with end-to-end anastomosis.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention can successfully resolve clinical signs associated with colonic cystic formations in cats.
- Definitive histopathological classification of such cysts may be challenging.
- This case highlights the importance of surgical management for unexplained gastrointestinal signs in cats potentially caused by cystic abnormalities.
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