CALCIUM OXALATE URETEROLITH IN A CAT |
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| Authors: | Martha L Moon DVM MS Mark A Dallman DVM PhD |
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| Institution: | Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, VA-MD Regiona College of Veterinary Medicine, VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. |
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| Abstract: | A 4-year-old cat was presented for polyuria and polydipsia. Unilateral hydronephorosis and hydroureter was diagnosed on ultrasound examination of the abdomen, and right ureteral calculi were seen in survey abdominal radiographs. Intravenous urography confirmed hydronephrosis and indicated poor renal funttion in the right kidney. Surgical removal of the ureteral calculus improved right renal function. Analysis of the calculus indicated composition of calcium oxalate, an uncommon calculus in cats. |
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| Keywords: | feline hydronephrosis calcium oxalate calculus |
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