Computed tomographic characteristics of testicular teratoma in a cat

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2024 Sep;65(5):496-500. doi: 10.1111/vru.13380. Epub 2024 May 6.

Abstract

A 5-year-old intact male mixed-breed cat weighing 4.5 kg was referred to our hospital with a left testicular mass. CT revealed mild heterogeneous contrast enhancement and calcification in the testicular mass. A well-defined, contrast-enhancing, multiloculated mass with fluid-filled areas was extended from the testicular mass in the scrotum to the caudal aspect of the left kidney. The abdominal mass extended to the right crus of the diaphragm, and the gastrointestinal tract was compressed dorsally. Histopathology was consistent with teratoma. Characteristic CT findings in a feline testicular teratoma may include calcification and cystic areas.

Keywords: feline; teratoma; testicular tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Cat Diseases* / pathology
  • Cats
  • Male
  • Teratoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma* / pathology
  • Teratoma* / veterinary
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / veterinary
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / veterinary

Supplementary concepts

  • Teratoma, Testicular