Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with breathing trouble and stomach masses after fall
By Aydin, Y et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2002·Department of Pathology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diffuse mesenteric lipodystrophy (massive fat necrosis) in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female domestic short-haired cat developed breathing problems and stopped eating after falling from a height of about 20 meters six weeks earlier. She appeared thin and exhausted, with rapid, shallow breathing. X-rays showed that her stomach was not emptying properly, and there were large, firm masses in her abdomen that were affecting her intestines. Unfortunately, the cat had a serious condition called diffuse mesenteric lipodystrophy, which involves massive fat necrosis. The treatment details are not provided, but this condition can be severe and requires veterinary attention.
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Abstract
Clinical, radiographic, and pathological findings of diffuse mesenteric lipodystrophy in a 3-year-old, female domestic short-haired cat are described. The animal had fallen from a height of approximately 20 metres 6 weeks previously, after which it developed respiratory distress and anorexia. The cat was thin, exhausted and had rapid, shallow, open-mouthed breathing. Serial upper gastrointestinal contrast radiographs showed a prolonged transit time of the contrast medium due to restricted gastric emptying, and filling defects of the duodenojejunal portions of the small intestines. The cranial abdominal cavity contained large, firm, white masses that adhered to most of the anterior abdominal organs. The intestinal walls were completely surrounded by large, hard, lobulated masses of lipomatous tissue. The masses were characterised histologically by extensive areas of coagulative necrosis of adipocytes containing foci of saponification. The lesions resembled those of massive fat necrosis or lipomatosis in cattle, pigs and deer.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12153058/