Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastric smooth muscle hamartoma in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Smith, Thomas J et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
An 11-year-old cat presented for evaluation of intermittent vomiting, constipation and hyporexia of 3 weeks duration. Ultrasonographic and endoscopic examination revealed a soft tissue mass adjacent to the lower gastro-esophageal sphincter. Surgical excision of the mass was successfully performed resulting in a resolution of clinical signs. Histologically the mass was consistent with a smooth muscle hamartoma. At follow-up 7 months after surgery, the cat remained free from clinical signs.
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