Gastric smooth muscle hamartoma in a cat

J Feline Med Surg. 2010 Apr;12(4):334-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jfms.2009.10.004.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cat Diseases / surgery*
  • Cats
  • Hamartoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hamartoma / surgery
  • Hamartoma / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Muscle, Smooth / pathology
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Muscular Diseases / surgery
  • Muscular Diseases / veterinary*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography