Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Swollen belly in 3-month-old kitten caused by kidney cyst diverticulum
By Tsujimoto, Saori et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2005·Azabu University, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Perirenal pyelocaliceal diverticulum in an infant cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old female tortoiseshell cat was brought in with a swollen belly and signs of kidney issues, which is known as azotemia. Sadly, the cat passed away, and a necropsy revealed a large cyst near the right kidney that was filled with a yellow fluid that smelled like urine. This cyst was connected to the kidney's drainage system and was caused by a developmental issue. Unfortunately, the cat did not survive, but this case highlights a rare kidney problem that can occur in young cats.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old female tortoise-shell cat showing azotemia died with a marked swollen abdomen. Necropsy revealed a huge perirenal cyst (8.5 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm) on the ventral aspect of the right kidney. The cyst was filled with the pellucid yellow fluid with a smell of urine. The lumen was connected with irregularly dilated renal pelvis by a narrow channel passing through the renal parenchyma. The cyst was lined by epithelial cells and its wall was consisted of collagen fibers and smooth muscle cells as that of the renal pelvis and ureter. Renal parenchyma adjacent to the channel showed interstitial infiltration of the lymphoid cells. The cyst was a diverticulum of the renal pelvis due to an impaired development.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15805740/