Pancreatic cyst in a cat

ABSTRACT: Pancreatic cysts are rare in both humans and animals. They are defined as an enclosed structure externally surrounded by a capsule, internally coated with a cuboidal epithelium and filled with liquid or semi-solid content. This case described the clinical and pathological characteristics of a pancreatic cyst in a feline. A mixed breed cat with a history of recurrent vomiting was attended. Physical examination revealed pain on abdominal palpation. Abdominal ultrasonography showed a cystic, anechoic structure with well-defined edges located in the left cranial abdomen and in close contact with the duodenum and pancreas. Partial pancreatectomy was performed. Microscopically, the structure was surrounded by fibrous material, coated with cuboidal to columnar epithelium, and containing eosinophilic material. Although, pancreatic cyst is rare in animals, they should be included in the differential diagnosis of causes of vomiting in young cats.

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Main Authors: Cavalcanti,Ellen Bethânia de Oliveira, Cerqueira,Alana Carmela Ferrareis, Kaiser,Beatriz Barbosa, Venturotti,Thieissa Moraes, Costa,Cynthia Brandão da, Horta,Rodrigo dos Santos, Andrade,Fabiana Michelsen de, Marcolongo-Pereira,Clairton
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2021
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782021001100552
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