Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Constipation and high calcium in Persian cat treated for fungal mass
By Zafrany, Asher et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2014·1Koret School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of an intra-pelvic fungal pseudomycetoma causing constipation and hypercalcaemia in a Persian cat.
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Plain-English summary
A Persian cat was brought in for constipation and high calcium levels, which were caused by a fungal growth in the abdomen that was blocking the colon. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the growth and provided supportive care along with a medication called itraconazole for six months. After treatment, the cat's symptoms improved, and it was able to have normal bowel movements again.
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Abstract
This case report describes the successful treatment of a Persian cat diagnosed with intra-abdominal fungal pseudomycetoma causing hypercalcaemia and constipation due to an extra-luminal mechanical obstruction of the colon. Treatment included surgical excision, supportive care and itraconazole for 6 months.
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