Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with uterine cysts involving the greater omentum
By Kaya, Muhammed T et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2022·Department of Pathology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uterine Serosal Inclusion Cysts with Greater Omentum Involvement in a Cat.
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Chinchilla cat was brought in for a routine spay surgery when the vet discovered multiple thin-walled cysts on her uterus and surrounding tissue. These cysts were filled with a clear fluid and were found to have a specific type of cell lining. Although the cysts were unusual, they were not causing any immediate health issues for the cat. The surgery proceeded as planned, and the cat recovered well without complications.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old nulliparous Chinchilla queen was admitted to a veterinary clinic for routine ovariohysterectomy. Examination of the uterus, greater omentum and varicose ovarian veins revealed multiple thin-walled cysts filled with a transparent fluid over the serosal surfaces of these organs. Histologically, the cysts were of variable size, filled with a small amount of mucinous fluid, and had thin walls that contained hypocellular collagen and a few small calibre vessels. The inner and outer epithelium of the cyst walls and the cells that lined the uterine serosa were immunopositive for cytokeratin and vimentin, suggesting a mesothelial origin. Alpha-smooth muscle actin immunolabelling was patchy or continuous in smooth muscle in the wall of many of the cysts.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36272366/