scholarly journals Clinical presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic management of Dipylidium caninum (Cestoda: Dilepididae) infection in a domestic cat (Felis catus): a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 024-025
Author(s):  
Shahadat Hossain Md. ◽  
Islam Ausraful ◽  
Labony Sharmin Shahid ◽  
Mokbul Hossain Md. ◽  
Abdul Alim Md. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Caninum Infection ◽  
Cooked Rice ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
History Of ◽  
Soft Particles ◽  
One Year ◽  
Permanent Slide

Background: Dipylidium caninum, a zoonotic cyclophyllidean tapeworm, mainly infects dogs, cats, and occasionally humans as well. Here, we present D. caninum infection in a domestic cat. A cat of about one year of age with a history of intermittent diarrhea and shedding stool containing whitish cooked rice like soft particles. Methods: The case was identified by thorough clinical, coprological, and parasitological examinations, and treated accordingly. Results: During the physical examination, the cat was found to be infested with flea, and coprological investigation revealed the presence of gravid segments of cestodes. By preparing a permanent slide, we conducted a microscopic examination, and the cestode was confirmed as D. caninum. The cat was treated with albendazole and levamisole, which were ineffective; additionally, levamisole showed toxicity. Then, we administered niclosamide which completely cured the animal. On re-examination after a week, feces were found negative for eggs/gravid segments of any cestode. Conclusion: Niclosamide was found effective against dipylidiasis and can be treated similar infections in pets.

scholarly journals Trabecular trichoblastoma in a domestic cat (Felis catus domesticus, Linnaeus 1758)

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. e150213
Author(s):  
Thaís Fercher de Freitas ◽  
Siria Da Fonseca Jorge ◽  
Maria Eduarda Monteiro Silva ◽  
Fernando Luis Fernandes Mendes ◽  
Tatiana Didonet Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Recurrence ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cutaneous Nodule ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Microscopic Findings ◽  
Scapular Region

Trichoblastoma is characterized as a benign cutaneous neoplasm that originates in the trichoblastic epithelium of the hair bulb. The present report describes the case of a 4-year-old cross breed neutered male cat that had a history of a slow, freely movable, ulcerated, slow growing, solitary cutaneous nodule located on the left scapular region. Histopathological evaluation showed neoplastic cells arranged in cohesive nests or palisades with eosinophilic and scant cytoplasm. Based on the microscopic findings, a diagnosis of trabecular trichoblastoma was made. The treatment of choice consisted of total surgical excision of the mass with safe surgical margins. Tumor recurrence was not observed.

scholarly journals The first case of feline cytauxzoonosis in Germany: clinical description and molecular confirmation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Catalina Panait ◽  
Graham Stock ◽  
Majda Globokar ◽  
Jörg Balzer ◽  
Bernhard Groth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Smear ◽  
Clinical Chemistry ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
First Case ◽  
Signet Ring ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinical Description ◽  
One Year

Abstract Background Cytauxzoonosis is gaining clinical importance in recent years, being described as an emerging tick-borne disease of domestic and wild felids caused by protozoans of the genus Cytauxzoon . While in the Americas the condition is described as a fatal disease, in Europe, reports on the clinical expression of the infection are scarce. This study describes the first case of Cytauxzoon sp. infection in a domestic cat in Germany. Methods Clinical and laboratory findings, and molecular and DNA sequencing results were collected from a domestic cat suspected for cytauxzoonosis after the microscopic examination of a blood smear. Results A 6-year-old male domestic cat living in Saarlouis (Germany) was presented with a history of recent anorexia and weight loss. The cat had an outdoor lifestyle and had not travelled abroad. Serum clinical chemistry analysis revealed azotaemia with markedly increased symmetric dimethylarginine, hypercreatinemia, hyperphosphatemia and hypoalbuminemia. Moreover, a mild non-regenerative anaemia was present. Approximately one year prior these findings, the patient was diagnosed with a FIV infection. These results point toward a decreased glomerular filtration rate, presumably as a result of a kidney dysfunction. Therefore, a glomerulonephropathy was suspected. Round to oval signet-ring shaped intraerythrocytic organisms, morphologically suggestive for a piroplasm, were revealed during blood smear evaluation with a degree of parasitaemia of 32.95%. PCR analyses and sequencing of the partial 18S gene confirmed the presence of a Cytauxzoon sp. infection, with 99-100% nucleotide sequence identity with previously published Cytauxzoon sp. isolates. Conclusion This study provides the first case of molecularly confirmed Cytauxzoon sp. infection in a domestic cat in Germany and describes the clinical picture of the disease in association with FIV infection. These findings suggest that cytauxzoonosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of anaemia in domestic outdoor cats, particularly in areas where wild felid populations are present.

History of domestic cats on Pitcairn Island

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-306
Author(s):  
Frederick A. Belton ◽  
Robert W. Schmieder
Keyword(s):  
Prey Availability ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Maritime History ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Comprehensive History

This paper presents the first comprehensive history of Felis catus, the domestic cat, on Pitcairn Island. It includes detailed documentation of the cats and their status on the island, from settlement by H.M.A.V. Bounty mutineers in 1790 through the present time. The domestic cats of Pitcairn Island are worthy of study because they are inextricably linked to the island’s natural, cultural and maritime history. We present evidence that indicates domestic cats were introduced to Pitcairn Island by the Bounty mutineers in 1790. The cats have experienced cyclic periods of alternately being protected and culled due to variations in prey availability. There were at least two instances (c.1820 and in 1997) of nearly complete cat eradication. Some Pitcairn Islanders believe that ‘Bounty Cats’, which were descended from the cats that arrived with the Bounty mutineers, were poisoned or sterilized in 1997.

Unusual Presentation of Breast Metastasis Mimicking Skin Abscess

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armaghan Kazeminejad ◽  
Mohammad Jafar Ghahari ◽  
Ali Mirabi ◽  
Lotfollah Davoodi ◽  
Mohammad Tabarestani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Breast Metastasis ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Cutaneous Metastases ◽  
Invasive Ductal Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Erythrocyte Sedimentation ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year

The primary malignant tumor that most commonly metastasizes to the skin in women is breast cancer and manifest variety forms of clinical presentation. Breast cancer has the ability to metastasize to any site such as the ovaries, lung, liver, bone, brain, gastrointestinal tract and skin. The skin is not a common site for metastatic spread. We would like to report a case of a 56 years old female patient with an infectious mass in her left inframammary fold with discharge. The patients had a one-year history of left breast pruritus and with a mass which increased in size over two months. There was axillary lymphadenopathy, tenderness, and erythema of breast skin around the mass in the physical examination and just elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate in laboratory tests. The patient did not benefit from antimicrobial therapy. The histological examination revealed a tumor with sheets of malignant cells and many necrotic areas. The diagnosis was invasive ductal breast carcinoma, cutaneous metastases, and lymphatic embolization.

scholarly journals Rare cavernous hemangioma of adrenal gland: case report

2014 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Yiwu Dang ◽  
Rukun He ◽  
Gang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Cavernous Hemangioma ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Cavernous Hemangiomas ◽  
History Of ◽  
Adrenal Masses ◽  
One Year

CONTEXT:Cavernous hemangiomas of the adrenal gland are rare benign neoplastic tumors. The clinical presentation of adrenal hemangiomas is usually vague, and they are often discovered incidentally through imaging examination s performed for other reasons.CASE REPORT:We report the case of a non-functional adrenal hemangioma found incidentally in a 37-year-old man with a one-year history of headache and hypertension. A right adrenal mass was detected by means of magnetic resonance imaging. Physical examination and all laboratory values were unremarkable. The patient underwent laparoscopic right adrenal gland resection. Histopathological evaluation confirmed adrenal cavernous hemangioma.CONCLUSIONS:Most occurrences of cavernous hemangiomas of the adrenal gland are non-functional and often discovered incidentally. Although rare, these unusual benign adrenal masses should form part of the differential diagnosis of adrenal neoplasms. The proper treatment for adrenal cavernous hemangioma is surgical removal.

Treatment of varicose tributaries with sclerotherapy with polidocanol 0.5 % foam

VASA ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reich-Schupke ◽  
Weyer ◽  
Altmeyer ◽  
Stücker
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Severe Adverse Effect ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Foam Sclerotherapy ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year ◽  
Additional Therapy

Background: Although foam sclerotherapy of varicose tributaries is common in daily practice, scientific evidence for the optimal sclerosant-concentration and session-frequency is still low. This study aimed to increase the knowledge on foam sclerotherapy of varicose tributaries and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of foam sclerotherapy with 0.5 % polidocanol in tributaries with 3-6 mm in diameter. Patients and methods: Analysis of 110 legs in 76 patients. Injections were given every second or third day. A maximum of 1 injection / leg and a volume of 2ml / injection were administered per session. Controls were performed approximately 6 months and 12 months after the start of therapy. Results: 110 legs (CEAP C2-C4) were followed up for a period of 14.2 ± 4.2 months. Reflux was eliminated after 3.4 ± 2.7 injections per leg. Insufficient tributaries were detected in 23.2 % after 6.2 ± 0.9 months and in 48.2 % after 14.2 ± 4.2 months, respectively. Only 30.9 % (34 / 110) of the legs required additional therapy. In 6.4 % vein surgery was performed, in 24.5 % similar sclerotherapy was repeated. Significantly fewer sclerotherapy-sessions were required compared to the initial treatment (mean: 2.3 ± 1.4, p = 0.0054). During the whole study period thrombophlebitis (8.2 %), hyperpigmentation (14.5 %), induration in the treated region (9.1 %), pain in the treated leg (7.3 %) and migraine (0.9 %) occurred. One patient with a history of thrombosis developed thrombosis of a muscle vein (0.9 %). After one year there were just hyperpigmentation (8.2 %) and induration (1.8 %) left. No severe adverse effect occurred. Conclusions: Foam sclerotherapy with injections of 0.5 % polidocanol every 2nd or 3rd day, is a safe procedure for varicose tributaries. The evaluation of efficacy is difficult, as it can hardly be said whether the detected tributaries in the controls are recurrent veins or have recently developed in the follow-up period. The low number of retreated legs indicates a high efficacy and satisfaction of the patients.

Newton and the Origin of Civilization

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jed Z. Buchwald ◽  
Mordechai Feingold
Keyword(s):  
Good Reason ◽  
History Of Mathematics ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Ancient History ◽  
Isaac Newton ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ancient Civilizations ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
One Year ◽  
Radical Ideas

Isaac Newton’s Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended, published in 1728, one year after the great man’s death, unleashed a storm of controversy. And for good reason. The book presents a drastically revised timeline for ancient civilizations, contracting Greek history by five hundred years and Egypt’s by a millennium. This book tells the story of how one of the most celebrated figures in the history of mathematics, optics, and mechanics came to apply his unique ways of thinking to problems of history, theology, and mythology, and of how his radical ideas produced an uproar that reverberated in Europe’s learned circles throughout the eighteenth century and beyond. The book reveals the manner in which Newton strove for nearly half a century to rectify universal history by reading ancient texts through the lens of astronomy, and to create a tight theoretical system for interpreting the evolution of civilization on the basis of population dynamics. It was during Newton’s earliest years at Cambridge that he developed the core of his singular method for generating and working with trustworthy knowledge, which he applied to his study of the past with the same rigor he brought to his work in physics and mathematics. Drawing extensively on Newton’s unpublished papers and a host of other primary sources, the book reconciles Isaac Newton the rational scientist with Newton the natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian, and chronologist of ancient history.

High Risk of One-year Stroke Recurrence in Patients with Younger Age and Prior History of Ischemic Stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiann-Der Lee ◽  
Ya-Han Hu ◽  
Meng Lee ◽  
Yen-Chu Huang ◽  
Ya-Wen Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Stroke Recurrence ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Cart Analysis ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year

Background and Purpose: Recurrent ischemic strokes increase the risk of disability and mortality. The role of conventional risk factors in recurrent strokes may change due to increased awareness of prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to explore the potential risk factors besides conventional ones which may help to affect the advances in future preventive concepts associated with one-year stroke recurrence (OSR). Methods: We analyzed 6,632 adult patients with ischemic stroke. Differences in clinical characteristics between patients with and without OSR were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression and classification and regression tree (CART) analyses. Results: Among the study population, 525 patients (7.9%) had OSR. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that male sex (OR 1.243, 95% CI 1.025 – 1.506), age (OR 1.015, 95% CI 1.007 - 1.023), and a prior history of ischemic stroke (OR 1.331, 95% CI 1.096 – 1.615) were major factors associated with OSR. CART analysis further identified age and a prior history of ischemic stroke were important factors for OSR when classified the patients into three subgroups (with risks of OSR of 8.8%, 3.8%, and 12.5% for patients aged > 57.5 years, ≤ 57.5 years/with no prior history of ischemic stroke, and ≤ 57.5 years/with a prior history of ischemic stroke, respectively). Conclusions: Male sex, age, and a prior history of ischemic stroke could increase the risk of OSR by multivariate logistic regression analysis, and CART analysis further demonstrated that patients with a younger age (≤ 57.5 years) and a prior history of ischemic stroke had the highest risk of OSR.

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