Abstract
Case summary
An eighteen-month-old female domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of a six-month period of regurgitation. Contrast radiography indicated an intramural oesophageal structure. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of the area retrieved viscous fluid containing high numbers of squamous epithelial cells. Computed tomography disclosed a thin-walled contrast-enhancing structure containing non-enhancing homogenous contents. Exploratory thoracotomy confirmed an intramural cystic oesophageal structure which was resected. Histopathological analysis of the resected tissue demonstrated an intramural oesophageal duplication cyst. A twelve-month follow up period has seen complete resolution of the cat’s clinical signs.
Relevance and novel information
This is the first report of successful oesophageal duplication cyst removal in a cat. Oesophageal duplication cysts should be included on the differential list for dysphagia and regurgitation in cats. Complete surgical removal in this cat carried a good long term outcome.
An eighteen-month-old female domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of a six-month period of regurgitation. Contrast radiography indicated an intramural oesophageal structure. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of the area retrieved viscous fluid containing high numbers of squamous epithelial cells. Computed tomography disclosed a thin-walled contrast-enhancing structure containing non-enhancing homogenous contents. Exploratory thoracotomy confirmed an intramural cystic oesophageal structure which was resected. Histopathological analysis of the resected tissue demonstrated an intramural oesophageal duplication cyst. A twelve-month follow up period has seen complete resolution of the cat’s clinical signs.
Relevance and novel information
This is the first report of successful oesophageal duplication cyst removal in a cat. Oesophageal duplication cysts should be included on the differential list for dysphagia and regurgitation in cats. Complete surgical removal in this cat carried a good long term outcome.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2055116915623799 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 28 Dec 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2015 |