Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat vomiting caused by rare double gallbladder and bile blockage
By Woods, Katharine S et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congenital duplex gallbladder and biliary mucocele associated with partial hepatic cholestasis and cholelithiasis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because he suddenly started vomiting. After surgery, the vet found that the cat had two gallbladders (a condition known as a duplex gallbladder) and removed one of them. Tests showed he also had a biliary mucocele (a buildup of mucus in the bile duct) and some liver issues. Following the surgery, the cat was treated for these conditions and is expected to recover well.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented for acute onset of vomiting. Exploratory laparotomy identified a duplex gallbladder and left cholecystectomy was performed. Histopathology confirmed biliary mucocele and hepatic cholestasis. While rare, biliary mucoceles should be considered as a differential diagnosis for feline extrahepatic bile duct obstruction.
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