Multiple recurrent pancreatic cysts with associated pancreatic inflammation and atrophy in a cat

Branter, Erinne M.; Viviano, Katrina R.

doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2010.06.005

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“…53 Multiple recurrent true pancreatic cysts of unknown aetiology, associated with pancreatic inflammation, atrophy and diabetes mellitus, have also been reported in a 14-year-old domestic shorthair cat. 54 Similar ultrasonographic findings are described in the most recent report: a welldefined multilobulated cystic structure located craniomedial to the left kidney was described on ultrasound in a 15-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat. At laparoscopy, a 7 cm diameter cyst was confirmed originating from the left pancreatic limb and subsequently omentalised.…”

Section: Pancreatic Cystssupporting

confidence: 83%

“…51,52 To date, they have only been reported in a handful of cases. [53][54][55] A pedunculated true cyst attached to the body of the pancreas, which was presumed to be congenital in origin, has been reported in a 5-year-old cat. 53 On ultrasound examination, the cyst was 3.91 cm in length, multilocular and had a thick wall with anechoic contents and occasional septations.…”

Section: Pancreatic Cystsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What’s normal? What’s abnormal? The pancreas

Griffin

2020

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Practical relevance: Abdominal ultrasound plays a vital role in the diagnostic work-up of many cats presenting to general and specialist practitioners. Ultrasound examination of the pancreas is a vital part of the investigation into feline pancreatic disease. Clinical challenges: Despite ultrasonography being a commonly used modality, many practitioners are not comfortable performing an ultrasound examination or interpreting the resulting images. Even for the experienced ultrasonographer, differentiating between incidental findings such as nodular hyperplasia and pathological changes such as neoplasia can be challenging. Aim: This review, part of an occasional series on feline abdominal ultrasonography, discusses the ultrasonographic examination and appearance of the normal and diseased pancreas. Aimed at general practitioners who wish to improve their knowledge of and confidence in feline abdominal ultrasound, this review is accompanied by high-resolution images and videos available online as supplementary material. Equipment: Ultrasound facilities are readily available to most practitioners, although use of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool is highly dependent on operator experience. Evidence base: Information provided in this article is drawn from the published literature and the author’s own clinical experience.

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Section: Pancreatic Cystssupporting

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Section: Pancreatic Cystsmentioning

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Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What’s normal? What’s abnormal? The pancreas

Griffin

2020

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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“…Pancreatic masses such as pancreatic pseudocysts, necrotic mass lesions, and pancreatic abscesses are uncommon in cats and dogs [ 1 ]. Pancreatic pseudocyst, which usually develops secondary to pancreatitis, is a non-epithelialized sac formed by fibrous and granulation tissue containing fluid made up of pancreatic enzyme and debris [ 4 , 12 ]. On the other hand, pancreatic necrosis is defined as a diffuse or focal area of non-viable pancreatic parenchyma, typically associated with peripancreatic fat necrosis [ 6 ].…”

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Pancreatic Abscess in a cat due to <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> infection

Nemoto

Haraguchi

Miyama

et al. 2017

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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A 16-year-old spayed female American Shorthair cat was presented with lethargy, anorexia, and wamble. Physical and blood examination did not reveal any remarkable findings. Abdominal ultrasonography identified the presence of a localized anechoic structure with a thick wall in contact with the small intestine and adjacent to the liver. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the structure revealed fluid containing numerous cocci and neutrophils. Two days after antibiotic treatment, exploratory laparotomy was performed and the content of the structure was removed before multiple lavages. The pathological and bacteriological examination results supported a confirmatory diagnosis of pancreatic abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus infection, making this the first such report in a cat. The cat remained healthy thereafter with no disease recurrence.

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“…In cats, however, a pancreatic pseudocyst was described in 1996 for the first time [14], with a pancreatic true cyst described in 2005 [12]. Later, in 2010, the case of recurrent true cysts of pancreas of unknown etiology was mentioned [21]. Prognoses for patients with small pancreatic cysts that do not cause symptoms are successful or cautious.…”

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Coexistence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and a pseudocyst in cat

Kulus

Józkowiak

Bukowska

et al. 2019

Medical Journal of Cell Biology

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Exocrine pancreatic tumors in cats and dogs are very uncommon, with exocrine pancreatic adenocarcinoma described as a particularly rare, malignant tumor in a small animals. It is usually derived from pancreatic ducts, as well as glandular tissue. Very often the disease has a subclinical course and is diagnosed only during post – mortem examination. Adenocarcinoma metastasize to both the surrounding and distant organs. The etiology of the cancer progress in the pancreas remains unknown.Pancreatic pseudocyst (pseudocystis pancreatis) is a very rare disease in domestic animals. Only a few cases of pancreatic pseudocyst in dogs and cats are described in the available literature. On the other hand, in humans it is a common complication of pancreatitis. The pancreatic pseudocyst can be a result of pancreatitis, as well as be a secondary condition to acute pancreatitis, trauma or chronic inflammation. It is a capsule made of fibrous or granulation tissue, containing sterile pancreatic juice. The pathogenesis of pancreatic pseudocyst is still unknown. Clinical signs are not specific and may resemble symptoms of pancreatitis. The ultrasound examination shows a cyst in the pancreas.This paper describes the case of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in a cat that occurred simultaneously with the pancreatic pseudocyst. Currently, literature indicates the necessity to differentiate the above cancer from cystic lesion. Due to the simultaneous occurrence of both pathologies, extremely rare diagnosis and spectacular picture of changes, it was decided to present this case.

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Multiple recurrent pancreatic cysts with associated pancreatic inflammation and atrophy in a cat

Cited by 24 publications

References 25 publications

Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What’s normal? What’s abnormal? The pancreas

Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What’s normal? What’s abnormal? The pancreas

Pancreatic Abscess in a cat due to <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> infection

Coexistence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and a pseudocyst in cat

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