Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with intestinal cyst causing vomiting and anorexia
By Niederhäuser, S et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2015·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intestinal epidermoid cyst in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old cat was brought to the vet because it was not eating and was vomiting. The vet found a mass in the cat's abdomen, and an ultrasound along with surgery revealed it was a cyst in the intestine. This cyst was likely congenital, meaning it was there from birth, and had grown large enough to block the intestines. Fortunately, these types of cysts are usually benign, and after being completely removed, the cat is expected to recover well.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old cat was presented with anorexia and vomiting. Palpation revealed a caudal abdominal mass. Ultrasound and explorative abdominal surgery revealed a cystic mass in the jejunum. Histopathologic findings were consistent with an epidermoid cyst. The cyst was likely of congenital origin, since the cat had not undergone previous abdominal surgery, and gradually grew to reach a size that caused intestinal obstruction. Extrapolating from findings in people, intestinal epidermoid cysts are considered benign with a good long-term prognosis when completely excised.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26897771/