Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and tests for acid reflux esophagitis in young male cats
By Han, Eveline et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease: clinical signs and radiographic, endoscopic, and histopathological findings.
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Plain-English summary
Three young male cats were brought in for regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, and weight loss. They were diagnosed with esophagitis, likely caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER), which means stomach contents were flowing back into the esophagus. Tests showed changes in their esophagus, including swelling, ulcers, and inflammation. Unfortunately, two of the cats showed worsening symptoms over time, indicating that this condition can be serious and may require ongoing management.
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Abstract
Chronic esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is rarely reported in the cat. This paper describes the clinical signs and diagnostic findings, including radiographic, endoscopic, and histopathological abnormalities, in three young, purebred, male cats with esophagitis presumed to be secondary to GER. Clinical signs included regurgitation, dysphagia, and weight loss. Contrast radiography revealed GER, esophageal dilatation, and decreased motility. Endoscopy showed hyperemia, increased vascularity, ulcers, erosion, and an abnormal lower esophageal sphincter. Histopathological lesions included squamous hyperplasia and dysplasia, erosions, ulcers, and an inflammatory infiltrate of lymphocytes, plasma cells, and neutrophils. Long-term follow-up demonstrated progression of the disease in two of the cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12617544/