Diagnostic imaging features of calyceal diverticulum in a cat
10.14405/kjvr.2021.61.e17
- Author:
Yunjeong NAM
1
;
Youngwon LEE
;
Hojung CHOI
Author Information
1. College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2021;61(2):e17-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A seven-year-old, castrated male, Korean domestic shorthair cat was referred because of a kidney abnormality. Radiography revealed left renal agenesis and right kidney enlargement. Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) showed amorphous calcified materials in a cyst-like lesion of the right kidney. In the excretory phase of the CT images, the lesion was opacified with contrast material, indicating communication with the collecting system. Based on these findings, the cat was diagnosed with a calyceal diverticulum. A calyceal diverticulum may cause various clinical symptoms related to the urinary system. The excretory phase of CT is useful for diagnosing a calyceal diverticulum.
