Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with abdominal granulomatous infection and high calcium levels
By Mealey, K L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1999·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hypercalcemia associated with granulomatous disease in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old cat was brought to the vet due to a recurring draining mass on its belly. The cat had previously undergone surgery and received antibiotics and steroids, but the mass kept coming back. After a biopsy, it was found to have an infection caused by atypical mycobacteria. While in the hospital, the cat developed high calcium levels, which can be dangerous. The vet treated the infection with antibiotics and managed the high calcium with fluids and medications. Thankfully, the cat recovered well after treatment.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old cat was examined because of recurrence of a draining mass involving skin and subcutaneous tissues of the caudoventral aspect of the abdomen. Previous treatment included administration of antimicrobial drugs and corticosteroids and surgical excision. Atypical mycobacteria were seen during cytologic examination of biopsy specimens of the mass; Nocardia sp was cultured. While hospitalized, the cat developed hypercalcemia and was found to have high serum calcitriol concentrations. Treatment consisted of administration of ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfadiazine because of the infection and administration of sodium chloride solution, furosemide, and calcitonin because of the hypercalcemia. The cat recovered.
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