Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with one missing kidney and abnormal uterus segment signs
By Carvallo, Francisco R et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·Department of Animal Pathology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unilateral uterine segmentary aplasia, papillary endometrial hyperplasia and ipsilateral renal agenesis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet due to strange behavior, including rubbing against objects, vocalizing, and unusual body posture. During a diagnostic procedure, the vet discovered a dilated section of her left uterus and ovary, along with a missing left kidney. Further testing revealed a condition called papillary hyperplasia in the uterus, which can lead to abnormal growth. The cat's condition was identified, but the abstract does not mention any specific treatment or outcome.
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Abstract
A 1-year-old, female, previously spayed domestic shorthair cat presented with abnormal behavior characterized by rubbing up against objects, vocalization and abnormal body posture. A diagnostic laparoscopy was performed and a dilated segment of the left uterus and ovary was found in association with ipsilateral renal agenesis. Papillary hyperplasia of the endometrium of the dilated segment was found on histopathology. The occurrence and findings of this condition are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23172697/