Pancreatic cyst in a cat

Authors: Robson MC, Harvey C, Coleman MG
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 53, Issue 2, pp 157-159, Apr 2005
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Diagnostic procedures, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Pathology, Surgery, Imaging
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: CASE HISTORY: A 5-year-old neutered male Cornish Rex cat was presented for evaluation with a history of vomiting over the previous 5 days.
CLINICAL FINDINGS: An abdominal mass was palpated, which was shown to be cystic by ultrasound examination. Exploratory surgery revealed this to be associated with the pancreas and it was duly resected. Histopathology was performed on the cystic mass.
DIAGNOSIS: Pancreatic cyst with associated chronic active inflammation.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This is the first report of a true pancreatic cyst in a cat.
KEY WORDS: Cat, abdominal mass, pancreatic cyst

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