Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat develops carotid artery pseudoaneurysm after blood draw
By Townsell, Marlene Y et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought in because of a large, firm lump on her neck that appeared after a blood draw at another vet's office. An ultrasound showed that the lump was a pseudoaneurysm, which is a bulging area in the carotid artery caused by a needle accidentally puncturing it during the procedure. The treatment involved keeping the cat calm and resting in a cage, along with pain relief, which led to a full recovery and the lump disappearing completely.
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Abstract
UNLABELLED: CLINICAL SUMMARY: A 4-month-old female intact domestic shorthair cat presented to Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for investigation of a large, firmly adhered mass in the left mid-cervical region that developed after phlebotomy performed at the referring veterinarian's clinic. Ultrasound examination of the mass revealed a cystic structure in communication with the left carotid artery, with bidirectional blood flow through the area. A diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm secondary to accidental needle penetration of the carotid artery during jugular venepuncture was made. OUTCOME: Strict cage rest and pain management resulted in complete resolution of clinical and ultrasonographic signs in this cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23087007/