Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with fluid buildup in abdomen linked to feline infectious
By Savary, K C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2001·Department of Parasitology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chylous abdominal effusion in a cat with feline infectious peritonitis.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old cat was found to have fluid in the abdomen, which was diagnosed as chylous effusion, often linked to serious conditions. Tests showed the cat had feline coronavirus, which can lead to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a severe disease. Unfortunately, the owner chose to euthanize the cat before further treatment could be pursued. A necropsy revealed significant damage in various organs, consistent with FIP. This case highlights the serious nature of chylous effusion in cats and its potential connection to FIP.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old cat was diagnosed with chyloperitoneum based on the effusion characteristics. Feline coronavirus serology was positive. The owner declined further evaluation and elected euthanasia. Necropsy revealed vasculitis with multifocal areas of necrosis and lymphocytic-plasmacytic inflammation in multiple solid organs, most likely due to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Immunohistochemistry was negative for FIP antigen. Notwithstanding, the final diagnosis of FIP was based on the characteristic histopathological lesions. Underlying causes of chyloperitoneum in cats and humans are discussed, and possible pathogenesis of the chyloperitoneum in association with a vasculitis such as FIP is discussed.
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