Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with true diaphragmatic hernia mistaken for lung mass
By Voges, A K et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·1997·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: True diaphragmatic hernia in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in with a suspected lung mass, but it turned out to have a true diaphragmatic hernia, where fat had pushed through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This condition can be tricky to diagnose since it can look like other issues on X-rays. The vet discussed additional imaging tests that could help in similar cases. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this condition, as it can lead to serious breathing problems if not treated properly.
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Abstract
A report of a cat with a true diaphragmatic hernia in which only falciform fat had herniated is presented. The lesion was misinterpreted as a pulmonary mass. Additional radiographic studies which may have been of diagnostic benefit are briefly discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9238779/