Chronic emesis caused by a nematode-induced gastric nodule in a cat

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1992 Aug 15;201(4):597-8.

Abstract

A spirurid nematode-induced gastric nodule was believed to be responsible for chronic gastric irritation and vomiting in a domestic short-hair cat. Clinical improvement was noticed following surgical removal of the parasitic nodule in the wall of the pylorus. Morphologic characteristics of the parasite were most consistent with Spirocerca lupi. Infection with Spirocerca lupi is most commonly reported in Canids, often resulting in chronic granulomatous disease of the distal portion of the esophagus. In some animals, the lesions transform into fibrosarcomas and osteogenic sarcomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biopsy / veterinary
  • Cat Diseases / etiology*
  • Cat Diseases / surgery
  • Cats
  • Female
  • Nematode Infections / complications
  • Nematode Infections / surgery
  • Nematode Infections / veterinary*
  • Pylorus / parasitology
  • Pylorus / surgery
  • Stomach Diseases / complications
  • Stomach Diseases / surgery
  • Stomach Diseases / veterinary*
  • Thelazioidea / isolation & purification*
  • Vomiting / etiology
  • Vomiting / veterinary*