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Urethral leiomyoma in a cat.

K M Swalec1, D D Smeak, A L Baker

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A urethral leiomyoma caused a urinary obstruction in a cat. This rare tumor required euthanasia due to the severity of the blockage.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract obstruction is a common emergency in cats.
  • Intramural urethral masses are rare causes of obstruction.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old spayed cat presented with signs of lower urinary tract obstruction.
  • Despite treatment attempts, urethral catheterization failed, leading to euthanasia.
  • Necropsy revealed a 1.2-cm intramural mass obstructing the proximal urethra.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed the mass as a urethral leiomyoma.
  • This specific tumor type is uncommon in feline lower urinary tract disease.

Implications:

  • Urethral leiomyomas, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease.
  • This case highlights the importance of thorough histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis of urinary tract masses in cats.

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