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. 2021 Sep;62(5):E54-E57.
doi: 10.1111/vru.12809. Epub 2019 Sep 17.

CT identifies pulmonary cryptococcosis in a domestic feline

Sallianne Schlacks  1 , Tara Boozer  1 , Sharon Dial  2 , Bunita Eichelberger  1
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CT identifies pulmonary cryptococcosis in a domestic feline

Sallianne Schlacks et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

A domestic cat was presented for lethargy and coughing. Thoracic radiographs identified a mass within the right cranial lung lobe and a nodule in the left cranial lung lobe. Cryptococcus spp. was diagnosed via ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirate cytology. Despite fluconazole and prednisolone treatment, clinical signs progressed and suggested airway obstruction. Computed tomography revealed mass invasion into the trachea and other areas of the lower airway resulting in obstruction. Bronchoscopy was performed to debulk the tracheal mass and obtain biopsies. Histopathology confirmed Cryptococcus spp. At the time of this report, the patient remained clinically stable with daily itraconazole (5 mg/kg) treatment.

Keywords: cryptococcal granuloma; mycotic pneumonia; pyogranulomatous.

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