Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with large neck cyst treated by surgery with no recurrence
By Giles, James T et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2007·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of a thyroglossal duct cyst in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old male domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet due to a large fluid-filled lump on his neck that didn't go away after being drained multiple times. Imaging tests showed a 13 cm mass, and a biopsy confirmed it was a thyroglossal duct cyst, which is a type of neck cyst. The vet surgically removed the cyst, and the cat recovered well, with no signs of the cyst returning after 15 months. The surgery had only a minor complication of temporary fluid buildup, but overall, the cat did not experience any serious issues.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 14-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was evaluated because of a large fluid-filled mass on the ventral aspect of the neck that failed to resolve after repeated draining. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Radiography and computed tomography revealed a fluid-filled mass 13 cm in diameter extending from the level of the first cervical vertebra to the manubrium. No evidence of metastasis was seen. Cytologic examination of the fluid revealed it to be a transudate with a T4 concentration considered to be normal. Incisional biopsy of the cyst wall was performed and led to a diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cyst. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: The cyst was excised, and no recurrence was observed 15 months after surgery. Aside from temporary seroma formation, no complications developed after the surgery. A distinct tract through the hyoid apparatus to the base of the tongue, as has been described in humans, was not identified. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Thyroglossal duct cyst should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cats with masses on the ventral aspect of the neck. Complete excision appeared to be curative in the cat of this report.
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