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An Emphysematous, Intra‐abdominal Mass in a Cat: A Case Report
Author(s) -
ZENOBLE R. D.,
GREENWOOD K. M.,
FREY A. J.,
DEBERRY J. E.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1978.tb00585.x
Subject(s) - medicine , lethargy , abdomen , abdominal mass , anorexia , physical examination , radiography , complete blood count , surgery
A TWO‐YEAR‐OLD male Persian cat was presented to the University of Georgia for anorexia, lethargy, and fever of 48 hours duration. Dehydration, depression, and fever (105.5°) were found on physical examination. A circumscribed mass which felt gritty and emphysematous, was palpated in the caudal abdomen adjacent to the bladder. A complete blood count (CBC), chemistry profile, and abdominal radiographs were obtained. Antibiotic (ampicillin, 10 mg/lb, TID) and fluid replacement therapy (200 ml lactated Ringer's solution, SC) were instituted for the fever and dehydration. The CBC revealed a degenerative left shift with immaturity. The significant radiographic finding was an emphysematous soft tissue mass in the caudal abdomen (Fig. 1 & 2).