Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful treatment of an intra-pelvic fungal pseudomycetoma causing constipation and hypercalcaemia in a Persian cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Zafrany, Asher et al.
- Affiliation:
- 1Koret School of Veterinary Medicine
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A Persian cat was found to have a fungal growth inside its abdomen, which was causing high calcium levels in the blood and constipation because it was blocking the colon. To treat this, the veterinarians performed surgery to remove the growth, provided supportive care, and gave the cat a medication called itraconazole for six months. After this treatment, the cat's condition improved.
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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