Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Esophageal adenosquamous cancer found in an 8-year-old male cat
By Shinozuka, J et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2001·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Esophageal adenosquamous carcinoma in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male Japanese domestic cat was diagnosed with a rare type of esophageal cancer called adenosquamous carcinoma, which has both squamous cell and glandular growth patterns. This type of cancer is uncommon in cats, and there have been no previous reports of it in feline patients. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide information on treatment or outcome, so it's unclear how the cat responded to any interventions. If your cat is showing signs of difficulty swallowing or other unusual symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for an evaluation.
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Abstract
Esophageal carcinoma was observed in an eight-year-old, castrated male, Japanese domestic cat. Histologically, this neoplasm consisted of two different growth patterns, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. The results of immunohistochemical examination supported the fact that the two kinds of neoplastic cells have different characteristics. The tumor was, therefore, diagnosed as adenosquamous carcinoma. Esophageal tumors in the cat are very rare and, if any, neither adenocarcinoma nor adenosquamous carcinoma has been reported up to the present.
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