Intestinal epidermoid cyst in a cat

Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 2015 Oct;157(10):559-62. doi: 10.17236/sat00037.

Abstract

A 3-year-old cat was presented with anorexia and vomiting. Palpation revealed a caudal abdominal mass. Ultrasound and explorative abdominal surgery revealed a cystic mass in the jejunum. Histopathologic findings were consistent with an epidermoid cyst. The cyst was likely of congenital origin, since the cat had not undergone previous abdominal surgery, and gradually grew to reach a size that caused intestinal obstruction. Extrapolating from findings in people, intestinal epidermoid cysts are considered benign with a good long-term prognosis when completely excised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cat Diseases / surgery*
  • Cats
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Epidermal Cyst / surgery
  • Epidermal Cyst / veterinary*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / veterinary*
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery
  • Jejunal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Male