Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with bile duct liver cancer and mistaken age diagnosis
By Hotke, Kathryn M·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline hepatobiliary neoplasia and mistaken age.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat that was believed to be 5 years old was taken to the vet because it had a poor appetite and was losing weight. During a dental cleaning, the vet discovered the cat had bile duct origin hepatic carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Further examination revealed other health issues, indicating that the cat was likely closer to 10 years old instead. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of cancer means the cat may require specialized treatment and ongoing care to manage its condition.
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Abstract
A cat, thought to be 5 years old, and with reduced appetite and weight loss, was presented for dental cleaning and extractions. Bile duct origin hepatic carcinoma was diagnosed. The progression of iris degeneration, dental disease, histological renal lesions, spondylosis, and hepatobiliary neoplasia suggest this cat was closer to 10 years old.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29904208/