Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with breathing trouble and fluid buildup from leftover ovary
By Galvani, Clara et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2025·DIVAS-Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Meigs'-Like Syndrome Secondary to Remnant Ovarian Tissue in a Cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet after showing signs of difficulty breathing and being unusually tired for three days. Tests showed fluid buildup in her abdomen and chest, along with a mass in her pelvic area. The vet performed surgery to remove the mass and the uterus, and the tissue analysis showed normal ovarian tissue. After the surgery, the cat made a full recovery, and the fluid buildup was completely gone within two weeks.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for a three-day history of dyspnea and lethargy. Abdominal ultrasonography and thoracic radiographs revealed the presence of abdominal and pleural effusions, along with both uterine horns and a rounded mass in the pelvic abdomen. Both effusions were compatible with modified transudates rich in protein and negative for infectious disease. The mass and uterus were surgically removed, and histology revealed a normal cycling ovary and uterine glandular hyperplasia. At the two-week follow-up after surgery, the effusion had completely disappeared, and the cat had fully recovered. In human medicine, Meigs' syndrome is characterized by the triad of pleural and abdominal effusions along with ovarian mass, most commonly fibromas. This is a report describing a Meigs' like syndrome in a young cat with ovarian remnant tissue.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40734509/