Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to remove large vaginal tumors in cats with few complications
By Forster, Kate et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2023·1North Downs Specialist Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy in cats offers good exposure for resection of large vaginal masses with minimal postoperative complications.
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Plain-English summary
Three cats with large vaginal masses underwent surgery to remove the growths using a technique called bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy. The masses included a type of lymphoma, a fungal infection, and a polyp. After surgery, all cats experienced some mild issues with their back legs, but these problems improved within a few weeks. Additionally, two cats had temporary difficulty urinating, which also resolved quickly. Overall, the surgery was successful with minimal complications, allowing for effective removal of the masses.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging findings, surgical technique, histopathological diagnosis, and postoperative outcome in 3 cats with extensive vaginal masses. ANIMALS: Medical records of cats diagnosed with vaginal masses that had a bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy and vaginectomy between 2004 and 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Three cats met the inclusion criteria. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: Histopathological diagnosis included T-cell-rich B-cell lymphoma (n = 1), mycetoma (1), and vaginal polyp (1). Diagnostic imaging included CT (n = 2) and MRI (1), and tumor length/width/height percentages in relation to the pelvic dimensions were 53% X 62% X 63% (case 1), 50% X 100% X 60% (case 2), and 150% X 120% X 120% (case 3). A bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy was performed in all 3 cases. RESULTS: All 3 cases developed mild pelvic-limb splaying postoperatively; all resolved within 8 weeks, and 2 cases fully resolved within 14 days. Two of the 3 cases presented with mild stranguria postoperatively, which resolved fully in both cases. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Vaginal neoplasia, either malignant or benign, is infrequently reported in cats in the veterinary literature. Bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy for resection of vaginal masses in cats is a successful surgical approach, offering good exposure for resection of large vaginal masses, with minimal postoperative complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37619616/