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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Pyometra in a 13-year-old neutered queen.

Journal:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery
Year:
2008
Authors:
de Faria, Vanessa P & Norsworthy, Gary D
Affiliation:
Veterinary Institute · Brazil
Species:
cat

Abstract

A 13-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was examined because of weight loss over 4 months. The history included being neutered when a kitten and no signs of estrus recognized by the owner since this surgery. A mid-abdominal mass was palpated. Ultrasonographic abdominal evaluation revealed a tubular fluid-filled mass. The cat underwent surgery to remove the mass, which was one horn of the uterus. The patient made a full recovery.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18023383/