Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with breathing trouble found to have rare biphasic mesothelioma
By Al-Dissi, Ahmad N & Philibert, Helene·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of biphasic mesothelioma with osseous and chondromatous differentiation in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 11-year-old domestic short hair cat was brought in for breathing problems, turning blue, and fluid buildup in the chest. Sadly, the cat passed away, and a necropsy (animal autopsy) showed several tumors in the chest area. These tumors were a rare type called biphasic mesothelioma, which had both bone and cartilage-like features. This case highlights a unique and serious condition in cats that can lead to severe respiratory issues.
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Abstract
An 11-year-old domestic short hair cat with dyspnea, cyanosis, and pleural effusion died. Necropsy revealed several nodules and masses on the parietal pleura, pericardium, and diaphragm. The tumor contained epithelial and mesenchymal components and displayed osseous and chondromatous differentiation. Tumors cells were positive for pancytokeratin and vimentin. This is the first report of a biphasic mesothelioma with osseous and chondromatous differentiation in this species.
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