Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with fluid around lungs caused by kidney pseudocyst
By Rishniw, M et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·1998·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hydrothorax secondary to a perinephric pseudocyst in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old Siamese cat was brought in for breathing problems due to fluid buildup in the chest, known as hydrothorax. The vet discovered that this was caused by a perinephric pseudocyst, which is a fluid-filled sac near the kidney. After performing surgery to remove the pseudocyst and one of the kidneys, the cat's breathing improved, and the fluid in the chest resolved. This case shows that treating the underlying issue can effectively relieve the symptoms.
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Abstract
Hydrothorax was identified in a 14-year-old Siamese cat with a pre-existent perinephric pseudocyst. The pleural fluid was classified as a low-protein transudate. Intrapseudocystic scintigraphy confirmed a direct communication between the pseudocyst and the pleural space. The hydrothorax resolved following pseudocystectomy and unilateral nephrectomy, demonstrating that the pseudocyst caused the hydrothorax.
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