Congenital Large Intestinal Hypoganglionosis in a Domestic Shorthair Kitten
2010
Roe, Kirsty A M | Syme, Harriet M | Brooks, Harriet W
Clinical presentation and investigations An 11-week-old female domestic shorthair kitten presented with a history of constipation since weaning. Abdominal distension was noted on physical examination and abdominal radiographs revealed a large volume of faeces in the descending and transverse colon. Colonoscopy was unremarkable and euthanasia was performed at the owners' request. Diagnosis The histological diagnosis of large intestinal hypoganglionosis was made post mortem. Significance This appears to be the first reported case of congenital hypoganglionosis in a kitten with histopathological confirmation of the diagnosis. It may potentially be a more common cause of constipation in kittens and young cats than has previously been suspected.
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