Chronic emesis caused by a nematode-induced gastric nodule in a cat
Mense, M.G.; Gardiner, C.H.; Moeller, R.B.; Partridge, H.L.; Wilson, S.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 201(4): 597-598
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 1517136 Document Number: 401221
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 from the wall of the pylorus. Morphological characteristics of the parasite were more 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 oesophagus. In some animals the lesions transform into fibrosarcomas and osteogenic sarcomas.