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Ultrasound diagnosis of cystic cystitis with von Brunn's nest in two cats.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-24 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241298745
Morgane Moreau, Philippe Haudiquet, Clémence Monton, Fabien Arnault, Renaud Jossier
{"title":"Ultrasound diagnosis of cystic cystitis with von Brunn's nest in two cats.","authors":"Morgane Moreau, Philippe Haudiquet, Clémence Monton, Fabien Arnault, Renaud Jossier","doi":"10.1177/20551169241298745","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241298745","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case series summary: </strong>Two cats were initially evaluated for recurrent dysuria and haematuria, which were unresponsive to antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatments. An abdominal ultrasound revealed focal wall thickening with a severe hypoechoic multicystic parietal lesion at the bladder apex. Surgical excision of the lesion (apical cystectomy) led to complete resolution of the clinical signs in both cases. The histological findings were consistent with large cystic von Brunn's nest hyperplasia, along with foci of small glandular metaplasia. Urine and tissue cultures were negative. Cystitis cystica was diagnosed. No recurrence was reported within 2 years of surgery in both cases.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This case series illustrates the occurrence and ultrasonographic features of a type of cystitis rarely described in animals: cystic cystitis with von Brunn's nest hyperplasia. These lesions result from chronic irritation and can lead to recurrent cystitis if not excised. Cystic cystitis has previously been described histologically in cats. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of macroscopic apical cystic cystitis with pre-treatment ultrasound diagnosis. Surgical resection of the hyperplastic von Brunn's nests appeared to be curative in both cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241298745"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11672381/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Use of a double pigtail ureteral stent for surgical management of obstructive pancreatolithiasis in a feline patient. 使用双猪尾输尿管支架对一名猫科动物患者的梗阻性胰胆管结石进行手术治疗。
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-17 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241288217
Lydia Chang, Jim A Taylor
{"title":"Use of a double pigtail ureteral stent for surgical management of obstructive pancreatolithiasis in a feline patient.","authors":"Lydia Chang, Jim A Taylor","doi":"10.1177/20551169241288217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241288217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 7-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was presented for surgical intervention for obstructive pancreatolithiasis. The patient had a history of chronic weight loss, vomiting and lethargy. Elevation of feline pancreas-specific lipase and a marked decrease in cobalamin were documented on blood biochemistry. Abdominal ultrasound revealed an enlarged right pancreatic limb with a dilated central duct and multiple pancreatoliths visualized within, consistent with partial pancreatic duct obstruction. The patient was successfully treated with a minor duodenal papilla construction using a 2.5 Fr double pigtail ureteral stent.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Pancreatolithiasis is an exceptionally rare condition in veterinary medicine, particularly in cats, with only a few reported cases. Given its low incidence, there is no established consensus regarding the best therapeutic options in clinical practice. This case report outlines the successful application of a locking loop catheter to re-establish the patency of a pancreatic duct. Notably, this is the first documented use of this technique for the surgical management of obstructive pancreatolithiasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241288217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650493/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effectiveness of caudal segmental mandibulectomy in a cat: clinical and tomographic outcomes.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-17 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241297490
Stefania Pinna, Luca Ciammaichella, Chiara Tassani, Chiara Ferrari, Simone Perfetti
{"title":"Effectiveness of caudal segmental mandibulectomy in a cat: clinical and tomographic outcomes.","authors":"Stefania Pinna, Luca Ciammaichella, Chiara Tassani, Chiara Ferrari, Simone Perfetti","doi":"10.1177/20551169241297490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241297490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 1-year-old spayed female domestic British Shorthair cat was presented for facial trauma; there were multiple mandibular fractures involving the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that were managed conservatively. After 2 months, the owner reported a gradual onset of the cat's inability to open its mouth and subsequent inappetence. The maximum mouth opening (MMO) measured 7 mm. CT showed ankylosis of the TMJ, and surgical treatment with caudal segmental mandibulectomy (CSM) was performed. The cat had a rapid postoperative recovery and returned promptly to spontaneous eating, with a nearly normal MMO of 33 mm. A CT scan performed 3 months postoperatively showed a mild rightward deviation of the mandible, and a clearly visible non-ossified ostectomy gap between the body and the ramus of the right mandible. The cat continued to eat spontaneously without dysphagia following surgery and was asymptomatic 1 year postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report describing the tomographic findings after CSM, as compared with the clinical outcome. Postoperative CT is indicated to confirm the success of the procedure and to assess TMJ ankylosis sequalae or complications of the CSM surgical site at an early stage. This report confirmed the effectiveness of CSM in resolving TMJ stiffness due to articular fractures or ankylosis with a good clinical and tomographic outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241297490"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650489/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Reconstruction of a body wall defect using diaphragm lateralisation and advancement, latissimus dorsi, and internal and external abdominal oblique muscle flaps in a cat.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-16 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241285257
Kiren Kooner, Carlos Rubiños
{"title":"Reconstruction of a body wall defect using diaphragm lateralisation and advancement, latissimus dorsi, and internal and external abdominal oblique muscle flaps in a cat.","authors":"Kiren Kooner, Carlos Rubiños","doi":"10.1177/20551169241285257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241285257","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A cat aged 12 years and 7 months was referred to a multidisciplinary hospital for investigation of feline injection site sarcoma (FISS) on the left thoracolumbar region. A CT examination of the mass revealed a multi-lobulated mass affecting the body wall, extending from the level of lumbar vertebrae L2 to L4. The mass was excised with 5 cm lateral margins, including resection of the 13th left rib, the caudal edge of the latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle, full-thickness abdominal wall and sections of the lumbar epaxial muscles. To reconstruct the defect, a combination of muscle flaps was used. This included diaphragmatic advancement and lateralisation, rotation of the LD, and creation of transposition flaps from the internal abdominal oblique and external abdominal oblique muscles, ensuring closure without tension. Skin closure required mobilising an inguinal flank fold flap. The cat was discharged from hospital 3 days postoperatively. Histopathology confirmed a diagnosis of FISS with clean wide margins. A gradual return to normal activity and complete healing of the surgical site was reported on follow-up, with one minor complication related to the skin flap (bruising at the base of the inguinal flank fold flap).</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This report describes the use of the aforementioned combination of muscle flaps to close a major abdominal wall defect in a cat with an excellent outcome. Practitioners can consider this technique when planning tissue reconstruction after FISS resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241285257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nasal telangiectatic osteosarcoma with direct extension to the brain in a domestic shorthair cat.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-16 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241293956
Anahi Souza Silva, Ana Lívia Vasconcelos de Sousa, Nanci Sousa Nilo Bahia Diniz, Isabel Luana de Macêdo, Jair Duarte da Costa Júnior, Christine Souza Martins, Cristiano Barros de Melo, Márcio Botelho de Castro
{"title":"Nasal telangiectatic osteosarcoma with direct extension to the brain in a domestic shorthair cat.","authors":"Anahi Souza Silva, Ana Lívia Vasconcelos de Sousa, Nanci Sousa Nilo Bahia Diniz, Isabel Luana de Macêdo, Jair Duarte da Costa Júnior, Christine Souza Martins, Cristiano Barros de Melo, Márcio Botelho de Castro","doi":"10.1177/20551169241293956","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241293956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>This case report describes the clinical and pathological features of telangiectatic osteosarcoma (TOS) with brain invasion in a 4-year-old female domestic shorthair cat. The cat presented with respiratory distress, epistaxis, anorexia and significant nasal obstruction. A rhinoscopy revealed an amorphous white neoformation in the left nasal cavity. Despite treatment, the cat's condition deteriorated and it succumbed to the disease. Necropsy and histopathologic examination revealed an infiltrative malignant neoplasm with osteoid matrix and sarcomatous cells surrounding blood-filled non-vascular spaces. Immunohistochemistry showed positive staining for bone cell markers and vimentin, while endothelial markers were negative, confirming TOS.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Nasal diseases in cats present significant diagnostic challenges due to similar clinical signs, such as respiratory distress and nasal discharge. Nasal osteosarcomas are rare, and TOS is the rarest subtype, characterized by blood-filled spaces within an aggressive osteolytic lesion. This case highlights the diagnostic complexities and poor prognosis associated with TOS in cats, emphasizing the need for advanced imaging and immunohistochemical tests for accurate diagnosis. Given the aggressive nature and rapid progression of TOS, it should be considered in differential diagnoses of feline nasal obstructive lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241293956"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650490/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Brain invasion by an otherwise benign meningioma in a cat.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-16 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241291842
Kiyotaka Arai, Shinichi Nakamura, Kanami Matsubara, Yuma Ozaki, Sho Kadekaru, Akihiko Sugiyama, Ikki Mitsui, Natsuki Akashi, Ryohei Yoshitake, Kenji Kutara
{"title":"Brain invasion by an otherwise benign meningioma in a cat.","authors":"Kiyotaka Arai, Shinichi Nakamura, Kanami Matsubara, Yuma Ozaki, Sho Kadekaru, Akihiko Sugiyama, Ikki Mitsui, Natsuki Akashi, Ryohei Yoshitake, Kenji Kutara","doi":"10.1177/20551169241291842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241291842","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 13-year-old castrated male American Shorthair cat was referred for evaluation following a 3-week history of poor balance and decreased activity. The MRI findings revealed a well-defined left caudal cerebellar mass with a diameter of 1.2 cm, consistent with a meningioma. CT and MRI scans did not reveal metastasis. After a suboccipital craniotomy, the mass was resected subtotally as a result of parenchymal invasion. A histopathological examination revealed a benign fibrous meningioma with invasion into the cerebellum at the tumour margins. Postoperatively, the cat remained asymptomatic for 25 months, but ataxia recurred, and tumour recurrence was confirmed using MRI and post-mortem examination.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This case demonstrates that even feline meningiomas with benign features can exhibit brain invasion. Since brain invasion is an indicator of malignancy in meningioma, a detailed histopathological evaluation of the tumour margins is essential for accurate grading and prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241291842"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650476/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Imperforate nasopharynx in a cat successfully treated with an extended palatoplasty.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-11 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241293341
Michal O Hess
{"title":"Imperforate nasopharynx in a cat successfully treated with an extended palatoplasty.","authors":"Michal O Hess","doi":"10.1177/20551169241293341","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169241293341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A female intact domestic shorthair kitten was evaluated at 8 months of age for bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge, stertor, open-mouth breathing and difficulty eating. Imperforate nasopharynx (INP) was diagnosed on oronasal examination under anesthesia. An extended palatoplasty was performed and resulted in resolution of the clinical signs.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>The extended palatoplasty procedure is relatively simple and very similar to the correction of soft palate elongation in brachycephalic dogs. It does not require special equipment and materials; therefore, it represents a viable, more readily available and cost-effective option for the treatment of INP. To the author's knowledge, this is the first case of INP that has been treated with extended palatoplasty.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241293341"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11632897/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Adenocarcinoma originating from presumed liver ectopic thyroid in a cat.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-07 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241277090
Lucia Caprioli, Francesca Parisi, Lisa Caprioli, Maria Massaro, Paolo Buracco, Noemi Dilli, Simone Borgonovo, Francesca Abramo
{"title":"Adenocarcinoma originating from presumed liver ectopic thyroid in a cat.","authors":"Lucia Caprioli, Francesca Parisi, Lisa Caprioli, Maria Massaro, Paolo Buracco, Noemi Dilli, Simone Borgonovo, Francesca Abramo","doi":"10.1177/20551169241277090","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169241277090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>Ectopic thyroid tissue is rarely reported in dogs and cats in its prediaphragmatic location and has never been described in the liver. A 15-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed by ultrasound with a heterogeneous hypoechoic nodular area in the liver at the periphery of the quadrate lobe. A generic diagnosis of carcinoma was made after ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration and cytological examination. The patient underwent staging by CT scan and subsequently underwent hepatic lobectomy. Histologically, a diagnosis of thyroid adenocarcinoma was made, confirmed immunohistochemically using positive thyroglobulin staining; the tumour was suspected to be of metastatic origin. CT scans excluded primary thyroid involvement; in addition, lesions at other sites were not detected. Therefore, a final diagnosis of thyroid adenocarcinoma arising from ectopic thyroid tissue in the liver was made. The cat recovered uneventfully from surgery.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This report describes an unusual case of an adenocarcinoma originating from presumed thyroid ectopic tissue within the liver of a cat. Ectopic thyroid tissue has been rarely reported in both dogs and cats and, to the authors' knowledge, it has never been described in the liver of a cat.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241277090"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11624566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Presumed acquired neuromyotonia of unknown cause in a cat with hyperthyroidism.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-07 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241297768
Koen M Santifort, An Vanhaesebrouck, James Bashford, Iris Van Soens
{"title":"Presumed acquired neuromyotonia of unknown cause in a cat with hyperthyroidism.","authors":"Koen M Santifort, An Vanhaesebrouck, James Bashford, Iris Van Soens","doi":"10.1177/20551169241297768","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169241297768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 16-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat with methimazole-treated hyperthyroidism presented with a chronic progressive history of a stiff gait progressing to recumbency. A neurological examination revealed continuous excessive muscle tone with myokymia, which exacerbated with exercise and persisted during general anaesthesia. An electromyographic study revealed myokymic discharges in all tested muscles, as well as complex repetitive discharges, fibrillation potentials and positive sharp waves. Blood tests, urinalysis and abdominal ultrasound did not reveal significant abnormalities. A histological examination of a muscle biopsy showed no specific abnormalities. A clinical diagnosis of acquired neuromyotonia with myokymia was formulated. Phenytoin treatment resulted in temporary improvement, but excessive muscle tone recurred resulting in episodes of dyspnoea. Euthanasia was elected 3 weeks after presentation.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the second report of an acquired neuromyotonia in a cat. In contrast with the previous report, treatment with phenytoin resulted in only partial and temporary improvement of signs. Subsequent progression of the disease, including signs of dyspnoea and dysuria, led to the decision to euthanase the cat. In humans, acquired neuromyotonia (Isaacs syndrome) is usually due to an autoimmune response to proteins associated with voltage-gated potassium channels. More rarely, it has also been described in humans with thyroid disorders. A link with methimazole treatment or hyperthyroidism in the cat reported here could not be excluded.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241297768"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11624531/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Possible sinoatrial node dysfunction in a 6-month-old domestic shorthair cat.
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports Pub Date : 2024-12-06 eCollection Date: 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/20551169241291841
Florence Hillen, Laurent Locquet
{"title":"Possible sinoatrial node dysfunction in a 6-month-old domestic shorthair cat.","authors":"Florence Hillen, Laurent Locquet","doi":"10.1177/20551169241291841","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169241291841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 6-month-old male entire domestic shorthair cat was presented to the ophthalmology department for nasolacrimal duct cannulation and flushing, and castration under general anaesthesia. On pre-anaesthetic assessment, the cat had a heart rate of 90 beats/min (bpm). Clinical examination was unremarkable, although the cat appeared stressed. The echocardiogram was within normal limits. An ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor was fitted overnight, and analysis of the ECG revealed a sinus rhythm with a lower than normal heart rate. The mean 1 min rate was 98 bpm. There was a slower than normal sinus rhythm and frequent ventricular escape beats. Differential diagnoses included increased vagal tone and sinoatrial node dysfunction (SND). The latter was suspected as the cat demonstrated signs of stress although an atropine response test was not performed.</p><p><strong>Relevant and novel information: </strong>SND is relatively common in dogs but extremely rare in cats. To the authors' knowledge, there is only one affected cat mentioned in the literature. In both dogs and humans, most cases described are in middle-aged and elderly patients. Although the condition is recognised in human infants and fetuses, it has not been reported in dogs under 2 years of age. This case is unusual because SND was suspected in an immature cat. On analysis of the ECG, the heart rate was considerably lower than those previously reported in hospitalised cats; however, findings on physical examination were subtle, highlighting the importance of pre-anaesthetic examination in identifying unexpected abnormalities.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"20551169241291841"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11624554/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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