Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia: case report
Keywords:
bowel obstruction, persian, billroth IAbstract
Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (FEEGF) is an inflammatory condition affecting domestic cats, the etiology of which is unknown. The main form of presentation of the disease is an intramural, firm and irregular mass, located in the region of the gastrointestinal tract. The objective was to report the case of a persian cat diagnosed with FEEGF. The animal has a history of vomiting and diarrhea. Physical examination revealed thickening of intestinal loops, confirmed by ultrasonographic examination. We chose an exploratory celiotomy and removal of affected intestinal tissue, which included pilorectomy associated with gastroduodenostomy. Fragments of intestine and pancreas were sent to histopathological, and the findings were compatible with FEEGF and pancreatitis, respectively. It was also observed focal extension of the inflammatory process to mesogastric adipose tissue. Pancreatic and hepatic involvement may have contributed to a worsening animal, which died a few weeks after surgery. With the present study we could contribute to a greater understanding of FEEGF, mainly in its clinical, diagnostic, histopathological and therapeutic characteristics.
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