Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with pancreatic cyst linked to chronic pancreatitis and vomiting
By Hines, B L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pancreatic pseudocyst associated with chronic-active necrotizing pancreatitis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet for chronic vomiting that had been happening intermittently for about two years. During the exam, the vet found a soft mass in her abdomen, and tests showed signs of inflammation and high blood sugar. Imaging revealed a cystic mass in the pancreas, which was confirmed during surgery. The vet removed the mass along with some affected pancreas and spleen tissue, and the cat made a full recovery. This case highlights a rare condition called pancreatic pseudocyst, which is more commonly seen in dogs and humans.
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Abstract
A 13-year-old, neutered female domestic shorthair was referred for evaluation of chronic, intermittent vomiting of approximately two years' duration. On physical examination, a fluctuant mass was palpated in the left cranial abdominal quadrant. Significant laboratory findings included neutrophilia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipasemia, and proteinuria. A distinct mass within the left cranial quadrant was noted on abdominal radiographs. Ultrasonographically, the pancreas appeared slightly hyperechoic with a hypoechoic mass arising from its left lobe. A cystic mass in the left lobe of the pancreas was identified during an exploratory celiotomy. The mass and affected areas of the pancreas and a portion of the spleen were resected. The cat recovered completely. Cytological, histological, and laboratory evaluations of the mass were consistent with pancreatic pseudocyst formation, which has been reported in dogs and humans but has not yet been reported in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8680921/