Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone cancer diagnosis and signs in a female cat case
By Mirian Juliana Dalmagro et al.·Published in Brazilian Journal of Case Reports·2022·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Chondroblastic osteosarcoma in a feline: a case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A female cat was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called chondroblastic osteosarcoma after showing signs that led to further testing. The vet used X-rays and samples from the tumor to confirm the diagnosis. This type of cancer is serious and often requires limb amputation. While the case highlights the rarity of this condition in cats, it emphasizes the importance of thorough testing when bone tumors are suspected.
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Abstract
Osteosarcomas are noteworthy as one of the main malignant bone tumors in dogs and cats, comprising an important cause of limb amputation in these species. Literature reports for felines are, however, scarce. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to characterize the clinical and histopathological findings of a chondroblastic osteosarcoma case in a female cat. The chondroblastic osteosarcoma diagnosis was based on radiographic, cytological, histopathological and immune-histochemical findings. Clinical, radiographic, and cytological findings suggested a presumptive osteosarcoma diagnosis, while histopathological and immune-histochemical findings confirmed a chondroblastic osteosarcoma diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/f9e74b208ab019ebb33c205d279866655913d0d2