Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal bone tumor causing swelling and discharge in a Libyan cat
By Abushhiwa, Mohamed H et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2020·Department of Surgery and Theriogenology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical, radiological, and pathological findings of primary nasal osteosarcoma in a Libyan cat.
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Plain-English summary
A local Libyan cat was brought to the vet with a swollen nose, facial deformity, and nasal discharge. X-rays showed damage to the nasal bones, but there were no signs of the cancer spreading to the lungs or other organs. A biopsy confirmed that the cat had a primary nasal osteosarcoma, which is a type of bone cancer. Fortunately, the tumor had not spread, which is a positive sign for treatment options.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although bone tumors are common pathologies in companion animals, limited reports describe nasal osteosarcoma (OSA) in cats. CASE DESCRIPTION: A case of nasal OSA in a local Libyan cat was admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli-Libya, with nasal swelling and discharges and facial deformity. The radiological findings revealed nasal osteolysis with the absence of evidence of lung metastasis. In addition, fungal growth was not identified in microbiological culture. Furthermore, the pathological examination has grossly revealed a destructed nasal bone due to the presence of a tumor mass, with a mucohemorrhagic nasal discharge and absence of metastasis. OSA was confirmed histopathologically. CONCLUSION: This report presents the clinical, radiological, and pathological findings of a primary nasal OSA in a Libyan cat with no tumor metastasis to other body organs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32042655/