Doran IC, Dawson LJ, Costa M. Surgical resolution of an oesophageal duplication cyst causing regurgitation in a domestic shorthair cat.
JFMS Open Rep 2015;
1:2055116915623799. [PMID:
28491404 PMCID:
PMC5362003 DOI:
10.1177/2055116915623799]
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Abstract
CASE SUMMARY
An 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 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.
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