Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with jaundice and abdominal cyst linked to bile duct problem
By Best, Elisa J et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Down's Veterinary Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected choledochal cyst in a domestic shorthair cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought in because she was eating a lot but losing weight and urinating inappropriately. The vet found that she had jaundice and a mass in her abdomen. Tests showed she had a choledochal cyst, which is a cyst in the bile duct, along with other issues in her liver and pancreas. After surgery to drain and partially remove the cyst, along with supportive care, her symptoms improved significantly.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented with a history of polyphagia, weight loss and inappropriate urination. Clinical examination revealed jaundice and a mid-cranial abdominal mass. Further investigations revealed a large extra-hepatic cyst originating from the biliary tract (choledochal cyst). Concurrent chronic, active neutrophilic cholangitis and chronic lymphoplasmacytic pancreatitis were also noted. Surgical drainage, subtotal resection and omentalisation of the cyst, along with supportive medical management, were successful in relieving the clinical signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20724187/