Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat suddenly blind from eye tumor after injury
By Barrett, P M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·Eye Clinic for Animals, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Central amaurosis induced by an intraocular, posttraumatic fibrosarcoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male domestic shorthair cat suddenly became blind in the right eye after having a previous injury to the left eye. The veterinarian found that the right eye appeared normal, but further examination revealed a serious issue with the left eye. Unfortunately, the cat was euthanized, and tests showed that a fibrosarcoma (a type of tumor) had developed in the left eye, affecting the optic nerve and causing the blindness. This case highlights the importance of monitoring eye injuries in pets, as they can lead to severe complications.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old, castrated male, domestic shorthair cat with a previous penetrating trauma to the left globe which progressed to a phthisical eye presented for acute blindness. Ophthalmic examination and electroretinography of the right eye were found to be normal. Following euthanasia, gross and microscopic examinations were completed. A left intraocular, posttraumatic fibrosarcoma with extension to the optic nerve and chiasm and induced right optic nerve fiber degeneration at the optic chiasm with necrosis leading to central amaurosis were diagnosed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7634059/