Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with swollen belly and kidney pseudocysts treated by surgery
By Essman, S C et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2000·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging of a cat with perirenal pseudocysts.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old neutered male domestic short hair cat was brought in with a swollen belly and high blood pressure. After various imaging tests, the vet found fluid-filled sacs around the kidneys, known as perirenal pseudocysts. The cat underwent surgery to remove the cysts, which successfully lowered his blood pressure and improved kidney function. This case highlights how different imaging techniques can help diagnose and treat kidney-related issues in pets.
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Abstract
A 16-year-old, neutered male, domestic short hair cat had abdominal distension and systemic hypertension. Radiography, ultrasonography, excretory urography, and renal scintigraphy were performed to establish the diagnosis and implement appropriate treatment. Bilateral perirenal pseudocysts were confirmed surgically and histopathologically. Following bilateral renal capsulectomy, systemic hypertension decreased and global glomerular filtration rate improved to normal limits. Multiple imaging modalities helped establish the diagnosis and guided implementation of appropriate treatment.
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