Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prostatic abscess causing vomiting and lethargy in a neutered cat
By Mordecai, Adam et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prostatic abscess in a neutered cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was brought in because he was lethargic, vomiting, not eating, and had constipation. The vet found a fever and a mass near his colon, which ultrasound showed was a prostatic abscess (an infection in the prostate). After surgery to drain the abscess and attach the prostate to the abdominal lining, the cat's symptoms improved significantly. With prompt treatment, he was able to recover well.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old, male castrated domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, and constipation. Physical examination revealed an elevated body temperature and an extramural colonic mass. Abdominal ultrasonography demonstrated a hypoechoic mass measuring 2.2 cm in maximum dimension immediately caudal to the bladder. Cytological evaluation of a fine-needle aspirate confirmed the mass was a prostatic abscess. Abdominal celiotomy and prostatic omentalization were successful in resolving clinical abnormalities. Feline prostatic abscessation is a rare condition that has not been previously reported and may have a good outcome if treated early and appropriately.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18316446/