Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with rectal prolapse caused by bladder cancer
By Barrand, K R·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1999·Fenwold Veterinary Group·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rectal prolapse associated with urinary bladder neoplasia in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male cat was brought in with a rectal prolapse, which is when part of the rectum slips out of place. The owners reported that the cat was also having problems with incontinence, but they chose not to pursue treatment. Sadly, the cat was euthanized, and a necropsy showed that he had a serious bladder cancer called transitional cell carcinoma. This condition was likely the cause of both the rectal prolapse and the incontinence.
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Abstract
A case of feline rectal prolapse which appeared to be secondary to transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is described. The cat was reported to be incontinent and treatment was declined by the owners. Euthanasia was performed and necropsy revealed an extensive nodular thickening of the entire urinary bladder wall. A diagnosis of urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma was made on histopathological examination.
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