Gastric smooth muscle hamartoma in a cat.
An 11-year-old cat presented for evaluation of intermittent vomiting, constipation and hyporexia of 3 weeks duration. Ultrasonographic and endoscopic examination revealed a soft tissue mass adjacent to the lower gastro-esophageal sphincter. Surgical excision of the mass was successfully performed resulting in a resolution of clinical signs. Histologically the mass was consistent with a smooth muscle hamartoma. At follow-up 7 months after surgery, the cat remained free from clinical signs.
Smith
Thomas J
TJ
College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA. tjsmithuk@hotmail.co.uk
Baltzer
Wendy I
WI
Ruaux
Craig G
CG
Heidel
Jerry R
JR
Carney
Patrick
P
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000473:pathology; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography