Goffart, Laura M; Durand, Alexane; Dettwiler, Martina; Vincenti, Simona (2022). Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia presenting as a rectal mass. JFMS open reports, 8(2), p. 20551169221114330. Sage 10.1177/20551169221114330
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Case summary
A 9-year-old neutered male cat was referred owing to dyschezia and weight loss. Abdominal CT revealed a heterogeneous mass in the rectum and thickening of one caudal mesenteric lymph node. The mass induced a focal rectal obstruction. Cytological evaluation of fine-needle aspirates showed signs of mixed inflammation for the rectal mass and a reactive lymph node. Because a definite diagnosis was not achieved, complete resection of the mass via a dorsal approach to the rectum was attempted. Histopathology confirmed complete removal and diagnosed feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (FGESF). The cat was treated with psyllium husks and lactulose after surgery. In the postoperative year, the owner reported normal behaviour, food intake and defecation of the patient. Dyschezia reoccurred 14 months after surgery. Imaging revealed recurrence of a rectal mass. Owing to clinical deterioration, the owner elected for euthanasia.
Relevance and novel information
This is the first report of rectal FGESF with dyschezia and weight loss as the main clinical signs. The case demonstrates an acceptable outcome for more than 1 year without additional immunosuppressive therapy, and emphasises that FGESF must be considered as a differential diagnosis for rectal masses in cats.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Further Contribution) |
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Division/Institute: |
05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > Small Animal Clinic 05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathobiology (DIP) > Institute of Animal Pathology 05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > DKV - Clinical Radiology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Goffart, Laura Maria, Durand, Alexane Marie Andrée, Dettwiler, Martina Andrea, Vincenti, Simona |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 630 Agriculture |
ISSN: |
2055-1169 |
Publisher: |
Sage |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pubmed Import |
Date Deposited: |
16 Aug 2022 10:00 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 16:22 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1177/20551169221114330 |
PubMed ID: |
35966900 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
FGESF oncology rectal masses rectal surgery |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/172044 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/172044 |
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