Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic vomiting associated with a gastric carcinoid in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Rossmeisl, John H et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A senior domestic shorthair cat was brought in because it had been vomiting for a long time. During the examination, the vet found signs of chronic kidney disease, which was confirmed by blood tests and a urinalysis. A biopsy taken from the stomach during an endoscopy suggested the presence of a carcinoid tumor, which is a type of tumor that can occur in the stomach. The cat then underwent surgery to remove part of its stomach, and tests on the removed tissue confirmed the tumor diagnosis. After the surgery, the cat did well and showed no signs of stomach problems for four months, but later it needed treatment for worsening kidney issues.
Abstract
A geriatric domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of chronic vomiting. Chronic renal failure was diagnosed on the basis of physical examination findings and results of a serum biochemical profile and urinalysis. Endoscopically obtained gastric biopsies were suggestive of a carcinoid tumor. Subsequently, an exploratory celiotomy with partial gastrectomy was performed. Histopathological and electron microscopic analysis of surgical biopsy specimens confirmed the diagnosis of a gastric carcinoid, which has not been previously reported in the cat. Following complete excision, the cat remained clinically stable and free of signs of gastrointestinal disease for 4 months before requiring treatment for progressive renal failure.
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