Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with recurring pancreatic cysts causing inflammation and weight
By Branter, Erinne M & Viviano, Katrina R·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multiple recurrent pancreatic cysts with associated pancreatic inflammation and atrophy in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with multiple recurrent pancreatic cysts was brought in after showing signs of diarrhea, vomiting, increased hunger, and significant weight loss. An ultrasound and CT scan revealed the cysts, and surgery confirmed their presence. Unfortunately, a month later, the cat returned with lethargy and a decreased appetite, leading to a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and the recurrence of the cysts. This case highlights how these cysts can lead to ongoing health issues, including diabetes, indicating a decline in pancreatic function.
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Abstract
Previous reports of true pancreatic cysts in cats have suggested that pancreatic cysts in cats are benign incidental findings. This case report describes the progressive clinical course and diagnostic findings in a cat with multiple recurrent pancreatic cysts. The presenting clinical signs included diarrhea, intermittent vomiting, polyphagia, and marked weight loss. Pancreatic cysts were identified via abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography (CT). An exploratory celiotomy and lesion histopathology confirmed multiple true pancreatic cysts of unknown etiology. One month after surgery the cat presented for lethargy and decreased appetite. Clinical re-evaluation was diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and an abdominal ultrasound confirmed recurrence of the pancreatic cysts. The recurrent nature of the pancreatic cysts and the concurrent development of diabetes mellitus were suggestive of progressive loss of pancreatic function or insulin resistance. This is the first described case of multiple recurring pancreatic cysts in a cat associated with pancreatic inflammation, atrophy and endocrine dysfunction.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20817526/