ArticleCase reports in veterinary medicine2026
Generalized Megaesophagus Concurrent With Toxocariasis in a Cat.
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Feline megaesophagus is a rare disorder characterized by esophageal hypomotility and dilation, resulting in regurgitation, weight loss, and occasionally death. This report describes the clinical and paraclinical findings of generalized megaesophagus with a possible contribution of toxocariasis in a kitten. A 2-month-old female cat was referred with chief complaints of lethargy, hyporexia, dyspnea, and vomiting/regurgitation. Physical examination of the kitten revealed bradycardia, bradypnea, hypothermia, dehydration, and lung crackles. The most notable laboratory results were leukopenia with severe toxic changes in neutrophils. Radiographic findings were compatible with the diagnosis of generalized megaesophagus. Despite supportive measures, the kitten died the next day. Necropsy revealed diffuse esophageal dilation and
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