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Partial Pancreatectomy Using Ultrasonic Scalpel for Exocrine Pancreatic Ductal Papillary Carcinoma in a Cat

  • Park, Jiyoung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Young Won (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Hae-Beom (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Jeong, Seong Mok (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
  • Received : 2017.07.20
  • Accepted : 2018.12.01
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

This report presents a rare case of feline exocrine pancreatic ductal carcinoma including treatment and prognosis. A 4.6-year-old castrated male American Shorthair cat, weighing 5 kg was presented with intermittent vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Through physical examination and radiography, a cranial abdominal mass was identified. Exploratory laparotomy was carried out. The largest mass was connected to the left lobe of the pancreas, and there were several small, nodular masses scattered along the abdominal lining. The pancreatic mass was removed using an ultrasonic scalpel, and the patient recovered favorably. Histopathologically, the resected lesion was diagnosed as an exocrine pancreatic ductal papillary carcinoma. The patient was maintained with conservative therapy and euthanized on post-operative day 262. Partial pancreatectomy using an ultrasonic scalpel was accomplished safely without evidence of pancreatic leakage.

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