Lung lobe torsion associated with chylothorax in a cat.
A 10.5-year-old domestic shorthair presented with a history of progressive inappetence, lethargy and elevated respiratory rate. Clinical and diagnostic findings confirmed the presence of a chylothorax with evidence of a mass or collapsed lung within the right cranial thorax. Computed tomography, sternotomy and histopathology confirmed the presence of a right middle lung lobe torsion associated with a chylothorax. The torsion was successfully managed with surgical removal of the affected lung lobe, and the patient continues to be asymptomatic 6 months postoperatively.
California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group, 1736 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, USA. megjm@att.net
Megan J
MJ
Mclane
Nicole J
NJ
Buote
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome