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Acute liver lobe torsion in a kitten
Katherine M Tallaj1, Yonaira Cortes1, Kristi M Gannon1
1Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, NJ, USA.
JFMS Open Reports
|March 12, 2021
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of liver lobe torsion in a kitten. Surgical intervention successfully treated the condition, highlighting a novel outcome in veterinary medicine.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Comparative Pathology
- Feline Medicine
Background:
- Liver lobe torsion is an uncommon condition in felines.
- Previous reports in cats are limited, with no documented cases in kittens.
Observation:
- A 10-week-old kitten presented with acute lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed severe anemia, decreased serosal detail, and abdominal effusion.
- Exploratory surgery identified torsion of the caudate liver lobe and hemoabdomen.
Findings:
- Successful surgical resection (liver lobectomy) of the affected liver lobe was performed.
- The kitten recovered well post-operatively, with no underlying cause identified.
- This represents the first reported case of successfully treated liver lobe torsion in a kitten.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of liver lobe torsion in cats.
- It underscores the importance of considering surgical intervention for acute abdominal emergencies in kittens.
- Successful surgical management offers a positive prognosis for this rare condition.
