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Ti-Chiu Hsu1,2, Lee-Shuan Lin1,2,3,4, Cheng-Shu Chung5,6
1Laboratory of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|July 5, 2022
Summary
Colonic intramural hematoma, a rare condition, was diagnosed in a cat for the first time. Multimodal imaging was key to identifying the blood clot and guiding treatment for a full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Colonic intramural hematoma (CIH) is uncommon in both humans and animals.
- Clinical presentation and diagnosis of CIH in feline patients have not been previously documented.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old male American shorthair cat presented with acute constipation and anorexia.
- Diagnostic imaging, including radiography, sonography, and computed tomography, revealed a descending colon mass with heterogeneous contents.
- Colonoscopy confirmed blood clots within the intramural mass.
Findings:
- The cat was diagnosed with colonic intramural hematoma.
- Histopathology revealed mild chronic proctitis without malignancy.
- The cat recovered fully with supportive medical and surgical treatment and showed no recurrence for over 14 months.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of multimodal imaging in diagnosing feline colonic intramural hematoma.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to a favorable prognosis in affected cats.
- This report expands the understanding of colonic intramural hematoma in veterinary medicine.
