Surgical resolution of an oesophageal duplication cyst causing regurgitation in a domestic shorthair cat

CASE SUMMARYAn 18-month-old female domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of a 6 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 s...

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Published inJFMS open reports Vol. 1; no. 2; p. 2055116915623799
Main Authors Doran, Ivan Cp, Dawson, Lou J, Costa, Marta
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.2015
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Summary:CASE SUMMARYAn 18-month-old female domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of a 6 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 12 month follow-up period has seen complete resolution of the cat's clinical signs. RELEVANCE AND NOVEL INFORMATIONThis 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.
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ISSN:2055-1169
2055-1169
DOI:10.1177/2055116915623799