Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chondrosarcoma bone and tissue tumors in cats study
By Durham, Amy C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline chondrosarcoma: a retrospective study of 67 cats (1987-2005).
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 67 cats diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, were studied to understand the disease better. Most of the affected cats were around 9.6 years old, and males were more commonly diagnosed than females. The tumors were found in various locations, including bones and soft tissues. For the cats that had surgery to remove the tumors, many experienced long-term control or even a cure. If your cat shows signs of swelling or pain in their bones, it's important to consult your veterinarian for further evaluation.
Abstract
The histories of 67 cats diagnosed with chondrosarcoma (CSA) from 1987 to 2005 were reviewed. The mean age was 9.6 years, and males were 1.9 times more likely to be affected than females. Chondrosarcomas were diagnosed in the following sites: appendicular and axial skeleton, nasal cavity, facial bones, and extraskeletal sites. Of the 46 (70%) CSA associated with bone, 63% arose in long bones and 37% arose in flat bones. The remaining (30%) CSA arose in the subcutis. In cases available for follow-up (n=24), no definitive evidence of metastases was found. Cats that underwent radical surgical therapies were more likely to achieve long-term control or cure.
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