Granulomatous hepatitis associated with plant material in a cat

Abstract

History: A three-year-old, female, mixed-breed, FeLV-positive cat, with a history of suture dehiscence and evisceration following a previous ovariohysterectomy at an unspecified time, was presented with dyspnea, prostration, decreased level of consciousness, and abdominal distension, in addition to pleural and pericardial effusion. Cytological evaluation of the pleural fluid revealed high cellularity composed of neoplastic lymphoid cells. Thoracic radiographs demonstrated increased volume and opacity of the mediastinum, associated with dorsal tracheal displacement. Due to the presumptive diagnosis of lymphoma, the severity of the clinical signs, and the lack of response to supportive treatment, euthanasia was elected.