Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with calcium oxalate stone blocking right ureter and causing
By Moon, Martha L. & Dallman, Mark A.·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1991·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: CALCIUM OXALATE URETEROLITH IN A CAT
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old cat was brought in because it was drinking a lot and urinating more than usual. An ultrasound showed that one kidney was swollen and there were stones in the right ureter. After confirming these issues with further imaging, the vet performed surgery to remove the stone, which helped the kidney function improve. The stone was found to be made of calcium oxalate, which is rare in cats.
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Abstract
A 4‐year‐old cat was presented for polyuria and polydipsia. Unilateral hydronephorosis and hydroureter was diagnosed on ultrasound examination of the abdomen, and right ureteral calculi were seen in survey abdominal radiographs. Intravenous urography confirmed hydronephrosis and indicated poor renal funttion in the right kidney. Surgical removal of the ureteral calculus improved right renal function. Analysis of the calculus indicated composition of calcium oxalate, an uncommon calculus in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1991.tb00118.x