Cholelithiasis and hyperthyroidism in a cat.
A 14-year-old domestic short-hair cat presented with a history of intermittent malaise and increased drinking. A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and cholelithiasis was made by a combination of blood testing, radiography and ultrasonography. After medical management of hyperthyroidism, thyroidectomy and cholecystectomy were successfully performed. Removed choleliths were comprised of calcium carbonate and bilirubinate. Histopathological analysis of tissue suggested low grade pancreatic and hepatobiliary disease, as well as hyperthyroidism, might have contributed to stone formation.
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Davies White Veterinary Specialists, 5 Manor Farm Business Park, Higham Gobion, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3HR, UK.
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D000818:Animals; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D014463:Ultrasonography