Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with neck lump diagnosed as cervical dermoid sinus
By Fleming, Jamie M et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·University of Georgia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cervical dermoid sinus in a cat: case presentation and review of the literature.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was brought in for a noticeable lump on her neck. After imaging tests, the vet diagnosed her with a dermoid sinus, which is an abnormal skin growth that can occur near the spine. The cat underwent surgery to remove the growth, and the outlook for recovery is positive.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of a focal subcutaneous swelling on the dorsal neck at the level of atlas. The magnetic resonance imaging and surgical treatment of a dermoid sinus associated with the cervical vertebrae is described. To the authors' knowledge, a dermoid sinus in this location has not been described previously in the cat. The prognosis following surgical resection appears favorable.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22079342/