Gallbladder mucocoele and concurrent hepatic lipidosis in a cat

A 3‐year‐old Domestic Shorthair cat was presented with weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Feline hepatic lipidosis and gallbladder mucocoele were diagnosed; this is the first report of gallbladder mucocoele in the cat. The case was managed successfully with cholecystojejunostomy, gastrostomy tube pl...

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Published in:Australian veterinary journal 2007-10, Vol.85 (10), p.397-400
Main Authors: Bennett, S.L, Milne, M, Slocombe, R.F, Landon, B.P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
case studies
cat
cat diseases
Cat Diseases - surgery
Cats
Cholecystectomy - methods
Cholecystectomy - veterinary
cholecystojejunostomy
complications
enteral feeding
Enteral Nutrition - methods
Enteral Nutrition - veterinary
fatty liver
feline hepatic lipidosis
gall bladder
gall bladder diseases
gall bladder mucocoele
Gallbladder Diseases - surgery
Gallbladder Diseases - veterinary
gallbladder mucocoele
Gastrostomy - methods
Gastrostomy - veterinary
gastrostomy tube placement
Lipidoses - surgery
Lipidoses - veterinary
liver
Liver Diseases - surgery
Liver Diseases - veterinary
Male
Mucocele - surgery
Mucocele - veterinary
signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A 3‐year‐old Domestic Shorthair cat was presented with weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Feline hepatic lipidosis and gallbladder mucocoele were diagnosed; this is the first report of gallbladder mucocoele in the cat. The case was managed successfully with cholecystojejunostomy, gastrostomy tube placement and tube feeding for 3 months. The cat has survived over the long term with minimal complications.
ISSN:0005-0423
1751-0813
DOI:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2007.00182.x