Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats with multiple myeloma showing lameness and bone lesions
By Weber, N A & Tebeau, C S·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Bloomington Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An unusual presentation of multiple myeloma in two cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were brought to the vet because they were limping. One cat had bone lesions in its leg, while the other likely had a condition that thickens the blood. The cat with the bone issue was treated with chemotherapy, which helped the main problem at first, but unfortunately, the cancer spread to other areas.
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Abstract
Multiple myeloma is a rare neoplasm in cats. Common presenting signs (e.g., lethargy, anorexia, weight loss) usually are nonspecific. Two cats with multiple myeloma were presented with primary complaints of lameness; one had femoral osteolytic lesions, and the other likely had hyperviscosity syndrome. The cat with osteolytic lesions was treated with chemotherapy; the primary lesion responded, but the neoplasia metastasized.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9826282/