Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat develops bone cancer 15 months after leg fracture repair
By Fry, P D & Jukes, H F·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·Grove Lodge Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fracture associated sarcoma in the cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old neutered male cat developed a bone cancer called osteosarcoma about 15 months after having surgery to fix a broken thigh bone. The surgery had initially gone well, and the cat was able to return to normal activity without any issues. Unfortunately, the cancer appeared at the site of the previous fracture. Treatment details for the cancer were not provided, but it's important for pet owners to monitor for any unusual lumps or changes in their cat's behavior after a fracture repair.
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Abstract
A nine-year-old neutered male cat developed an osteosarcoma 15 months after the surgical repair of the proximal femur using an intramedullary pin at the fracture site. The repair had been effective with good healing of the fracture and restoration of normal activity.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7783437/