Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with itchy skin and weight loss diagnosed with cutaneous
By Schick, R O et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous lymphosarcoma and leukemia in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in for severe itching and skin problems, along with noticeable weight loss and swollen lymph nodes. The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with cutaneous lymphosarcoma (a type of skin cancer) and leukemia, which are serious conditions that can cause similar symptoms to a human skin disease called Sézary syndrome. Treatment options were discussed, and the cat was monitored closely for its response. It's important for pet owners to be aware that chronic skin issues in cats could indicate more serious health problems like cancer or leukemia.
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Abstract
A cat with cutaneous lymphosarcoma and leukemia, similar to Sézary syndrome in human beings, had initial clinical signs that included pruritus and exfoliative dermatosis, associated with weight loss and lymphadenopathy. Dermatopathologic findings and ultrastructural morphologic features of the circulating cells and cellular infiltrate were consistent with Sézary cells. Cutaneous lymphosarcoma and leukemia should be considered in cats with chronic pruritic exfoliative dermatoses.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8244863/