Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pancreatic abscess from Staphylococcus aureus infection in a cat
By Nemoto, Yuki et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2017·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pancreatic Abscess in a cat due to Staphylococcus aureus infection.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old spayed female American Shorthair cat was brought in because she was lethargic, not eating, and had a bloated stomach. An ultrasound showed a thick-walled fluid-filled structure near her liver, which was later found to be a pancreatic abscess caused by a Staphylococcus aureus infection. After starting antibiotics, the vet performed surgery to remove the abscess and clean the area. Fortunately, the cat recovered well and has not had any further health issues since the treatment.
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Abstract
A 16-year-old spayed female American Shorthair cat was presented with lethargy, anorexia, and wamble. Physical and blood examination did not reveal any remarkable findings. Abdominal ultrasonography identified the presence of a localized anechoic structure with a thick wall in contact with the small intestine and adjacent to the liver. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the structure revealed fluid containing numerous cocci and neutrophils. Two days after antibiotic treatment, exploratory laparotomy was performed and the content of the structure was removed before multiple lavages. The pathological and bacteriological examination results supported a confirmatory diagnosis of pancreatic abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus infection, making this the first such report in a cat. The cat remained healthy thereafter with no disease recurrence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28529270/