Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat in Italy found with stomach worm infection Cylicospirurosis
By Ibba, Fabrizio et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2014·Department of Veterinary Sciences and Public Heath, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastric cylicospirurosis in a domestic cat from Italy.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in after being involved in a car accident and was found to have a gastric nodule. Unfortunately, the cat's condition worsened quickly due to other injuries, leading to euthanasia. The nodule was examined and revealed a smooth mass with worms coming out of it, identified as belonging to a type of nematode called Cylicospirura. This case highlights the importance of considering these worms when diagnosing gastric nodules in cats.
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Abstract
A gastric nodule was found in a cat examined following a car accident. Cytological examination showed a mixed, mainly eosinophilic, inflammation with reactive fibroblasts and ovoidal elements resembling nematode eggs. The cat was euthanased because of rapid worsening of clinical signs due to secondary injuries, and the gastric nodule was excised for examination. The intramural mass was smooth and spherical, with an intact mucosal surface and a little opening from which several reddish worms were extruding. Histopathological examination confirmed severe reactive fibroplasia and inflammation, surrounding sections of a nematode worm. The latter was then identified with polymerase chain reaction as belonging to the Cylicospirura genus. Cylicospirura species worms should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastric nodules in the cat.
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