Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Caudal mediastinal abscess due to a grass awn (Hordeum spp) in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Koutinas, C K et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A two-and-a-half year-old male, domestic shorthaired cat was presented with a history of chronic expiratory dyspnoea, dysphagia and progressive weight loss. Thoracic radiography revealed a caudal mediastinal mass. Surgical exploration confirmed the presence of an abscess in the caudal mediastinum. Despite the good prognosis, euthanasia was performed at the owner's request and post-mortem examination revealed an abscess that had been caused by a grass awn located within.
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