Successful treatment of an intra-pelvic fungal pseudomycetoma causing constipation and hypercalcaemia in a Persian cat

This case report describes the successful treatment of a Persian cat diagnosed with intra-abdominal fungal pseudomycetoma causing hypercalcaemia and constipation due to an extra-luminal mechanical obstruction of the colon. Treatment included surgical excision, supportive care and itraconazole for 6 months.

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