Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with bile duct cancer causing sudden jaundice and belly swelling
By Pastor, J et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1997·Department of Pathology and Animal Production, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sclerosing adenocarcinoma of the extrahepatic bile duct in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 17-year-old female Siamese cat was brought to the vet with symptoms like not eating, being lethargic, yellowing of the skin and eyes (icterus), and a swollen belly. After some tests, the vet found she had a rare type of cancer in the bile duct called sclerosing adenocarcinoma, which was blocking bile flow and causing her symptoms. Unfortunately, this type of cancer is aggressive and can be difficult to treat. The cat's condition highlights the importance of prompt veterinary care when older pets show signs of illness.
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Abstract
Sclerosing adenocarcinoma of the extrahepatic bile duct and pyometra were diagnosed in a 17-year-old entire female Siamese cat which had had anorexia, depression, acute icterus and abdominal distension for about a week. Clinical signs derived from he tumor were minimal and non-specific until the diffuse thickening of the bile duct obstructed bile flow and acute icterus resulted. Sclerosing adenocarcinoma of the extrahepatic bile duct is a human variant of bile duct carcinomas that has not, to the authors' knowledge, previously been described in the cat, but it appears to be as invasive as other feline hepatic tumours.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9133721/