Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to remove liver cyst in a 2-year-old cat
By Washizu, M et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1992·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgery of hepatic cysts in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female Japanese domestic cat was brought in with a swollen belly and diagnosed with a hepatic cyst, which is a fluid-filled sac in the liver. The vet found that the bile acid levels in the cyst were similar to those in the cat's blood, indicating it was not causing significant issues. The cyst was surgically removed in a straightforward procedure that was quicker than more complex liver surgeries. The cat recovered well after the surgery, and the procedure was deemed effective for this condition.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old female Japanese domestic cat weighing 3.6 kg was presented due to marked abdominal distention and was diagnosed as hepatic cyst. The bile acid concentration of the hepatic cyst was as low as the serum bile acid concentration. The membrane of the cysts was excised from the edge of the compressed hepatic tissue and no other surgical manipulation was performed. This surgical procedure is simple and quick compared to hepatic lobectomy, however, it is necessary to evaluate the fluid of the cyst before performing this procedure.
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