Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with multiple red hairless skin lumps diagnosed with T-cell
By R.D. Mazaro et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2023·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma in a cat - case report
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet with multiple skin nodules that were red and hairless. These nodules were found all over her body and were diagnosed as cutaneous anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma, a type of skin cancer. The vet confirmed the diagnosis through tests that showed the presence of T-cells. Treatment options for this condition typically include chemotherapy, which can help manage the symptoms and improve the cat's quality of life.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Lymphoma is the most common lymphoproliferative disorder in cats. However, cutaneous lymphomas are uncommon in this species and can be classified as epitheliotropic or non-epitheliotropic. Epitheliotropic lymphomas are typically of T-cells and have tropism for epidermis and/or adnexal epithelium. Non-epitheliotropic lymphomas can be of either T-cell or B-cell and involve predominantly the dermis. The present study describes a case of multifocal cutaneous anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma. The skin nodules were multiple and variable in size, alopecic and erythematous in appearance and randomly distributed. Immunohistochemistry revealed positivity for the CD3 antigen, consistent with T-lymphocytes. This neoplasm should be remembered whenever multiple cutaneous nodules are observed in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-12828