Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with tracheal collapse caused by rare histiocytic sarcoma
By Bell, R et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2006·Institute of Comparative Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dynamic tracheal collapse associated with disseminated histiocytic sarcoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat developed breathing problems due to a serious condition called histiocytic sarcoma, which is a type of cancer. Over two weeks, the cat's condition worsened, leading to a significant collapse of the trachea, which was discovered during follow-up tests. Sadly, the cat did not survive, and a post-mortem examination confirmed that the cancer had spread to the trachea and kidneys. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of this type of cancer affecting the trachea in cats or dogs.
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Abstract
This case report describes an unusual presentation of histiocytic sarcoma in a domestic shorthair cat. Initial investigation revealed a haemodynamically insignificant hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, bronchitis and a mild irregularity of the cervical trachea. The cat's disease progressed over a two-week period. Repeat radiography and tracheoscopy revealed a marked dynamic tracheal collapse associated with a raised plaque-like lesion within the cervical trachea. Subsequent post-mortem examination and histopathology revealed disseminated histiocytic sarcoma involving the trachea and kidneys. This is the first reported case of a histiocytic sarcoma involving the trachea in either dogs or cats.
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