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Rectal prolapse of an ileocaecal neoplasm associated with intussusception in a cat

J L Demetriou1, E M Welsh

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9FG, UK.

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|November 21, 2001
PubMed

Insights

A rare case of feline intussusception linked to ileocaecocolic lymphoma is presented. This unusual presentation involved a rectal prolapse in a young cat, highlighting a unique manifestation of intestinal tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in young animals.
  • Lymphoma is a frequent gastrointestinal neoplasm in cats.
  • Ileocaecocolic junction involvement is a known, though less common, presentation of feline lymphoma.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old domestic short-haired cat presented with a three-week history of diarrhea and a protruding anal mass.
  • Surgical exploration identified an ileocolonic intussusception proximal to the mass at the ileocaecal junction.
  • The intussusception was surgically excised.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed ileocaecocolic lymphosarcoma as the underlying cause.
  • The tumor at the ileocaecal junction manifested as intussusception and rectal prolapse.
  • Euthanasia was performed following diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights an unusual clinical presentation of feline ileocaecocolic lymphoma.
  • Rectal prolapse associated with intussusception can be a sign of underlying intestinal neoplasia in cats.
  • Further investigation into rare presentations of feline lymphoma is warranted.

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