Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with gallbladder mucocoele and liver fat buildup
By Bennett, S L et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2007·University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gallbladder mucocoele and concurrent hepatic lipidosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat was brought in because it was losing weight, not eating, and had yellowing of the skin and eyes. The vet diagnosed the cat with gallbladder mucocoele (a condition where the gallbladder fills with thick fluid) and hepatic lipidosis (fat buildup in the liver). To treat these issues, the vet performed surgery to connect the gallbladder to the intestine and placed a feeding tube to help the cat eat for three months. The cat has since recovered well and is doing fine with few complications.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat was presented with weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Feline hepatic lipidosis and gallbladder mucocoele were diagnosed; this is the first report of gallbladder mucocoele in the cat. The case was managed successfully with cholecystojejunostomy, gastrostomy tube placement and tube feeding for 3 months. The cat has survived over the long term with minimal complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17903126/