Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat liver cysts linked to heavy Platynosomum fastosum infection
By Xavier, Fabiana G et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2007·Department of Pathology, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cystic liver disease related to high Platynosomum fastosum infection in a domestic cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat was diagnosed with cystic liver disease after showing signs of liver problems, which can include vomiting, jaundice, or lethargy. The cause was found to be a heavy infection with a parasite called Platynosomum fastosum, which the cat likely picked up from eating infected lizards. Treatment options for this condition can vary, but addressing the parasite is crucial. The cat's recovery would depend on the severity of the liver damage and the effectiveness of the treatment against the parasite.
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Abstract
Platynosomum fastosum is a small fluke found in the biliary ducts and gallbladder of cats. Its lifecycle includes the snail Sublima octona as intermediate host, and lizards, toads and geckos as paratenic hosts. Affected cats are usually adult and acquire the parasite by feeding on infected lizards. This parasite occurs across the world but is more frequent in tropical areas. The clinical signs range from none to obstruction of the biliary tract, with hepatic failure and death, reinforcing the necessity of including the liver fluke Platynosomum fastosum in the differential diagnosis of hepatic diseases in cats. This report describes an unusual case of a cat with a polycystic hepatic disease and a severe infestation by Platynosomum fastosum and presents a review of the literature.
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