Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with rare birth defect causing cyst in upper vagina
By Souther, Samantha et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2019·Mohnacky Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Case of Segmental Aplasia of the Uterus, Cervix, and Cranial Vagina in a Cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought in for a routine spay surgery and found to have a rare cystic lesion in her vagina due to a congenital issue where parts of her uterus and cervix didn't develop properly. This condition caused a buildup of secretions, leading to the formation of a cyst. During surgery, the veterinarian removed the cyst and performed a spay to prevent any further complications. After the procedure, the cat was expected to recover well.
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Abstract
This case documents a rare set of congenital anomalies that resulted in an atypical cystic lesion in the cranial vagina of a queen. A discrete cystic lesion was identified in an 8 year old intact female domestic shorthair cat presenting for routine ovariohysterectomy. Morphological, radiographic, and histopathological findings were consistent with segmental aplasia of the uterus, cervix, and vagina resulting in a blind dilation of the cranial vagina. Segmental vaginal aplasia in combination with the failed canalization of the cervix resulted in a blind portion of the cranial vagina, in which normal secretions collected and became inspissated. This formed a discrete cystic structure. This case represents a novel combination and clinical presentation of segmental aplasia in the cat, involving both the uterus and cranial vagina. Ovariohysterectomy was performed for sterilization and a partial vaginectomy was performed to remove the cystic lesion in its entirety.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31157245/