Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat vomiting from stomach nodule caused by nematode infection
By Mense, M G et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic emesis caused by a nematode-induced gastric nodule in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic short-hair cat was suffering from chronic vomiting due to a parasitic nodule in its stomach caused by a type of worm called Spirocerca lupi. After the veterinarian surgically removed the nodule, the cat showed significant improvement and stopped vomiting. This case highlights the importance of addressing underlying causes of vomiting in pets, as treating the source can lead to a full recovery.
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Abstract
A spirurid nematode-induced gastric nodule was believed to be responsible for chronic gastric irritation and vomiting in a domestic short-hair cat. Clinical improvement was noticed following surgical removal of the parasitic nodule in the wall of the pylorus. Morphologic characteristics of the parasite were most consistent with Spirocerca lupi. Infection with Spirocerca lupi is most commonly reported in Canids, often resulting in chronic granulomatous disease of the distal portion of the esophagus. In some animals, the lesions transform into fibrosarcomas and osteogenic sarcomas.
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