Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bilateral ureteral strictures causing blockage in young cat
By Lee, Namsoon et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral congenital ureteral strictures in a young cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old cat was brought to the vet because of kidney swelling, known as hydronephrosis, which was caused by blockages in both ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder). Diagnostic imaging revealed these blockages, and further examination showed that the cat had congenital ureteral strictures, meaning the ureters were abnormally narrow from birth. Unfortunately, the cat's condition was serious, and the findings were confirmed after the cat passed away. This case highlights the importance of recognizing congenital issues in young cats that can lead to severe kidney problems.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old cat was presented with bilateral hydronephrosis. Bilateral ureteral obstructions were identified by diagnostic imaging and confirmed by necropsy. Histopathologic findings revealed polypoid transitional epithelial hyperplasia with chronic lymphoplasmacytic inflammation. This report documents congenital ureteral strictures as a cause of ureteral obstruction in a young cat.
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