Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with giant cell bone tumor causing forelimb swelling and lameness
By Walsh, B A & Rhodes, W H·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·Sprinbank Veterinary Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Giant cell tumour of bone in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthaired cat developed a firm, non-painful swelling on its left front leg, which gradually got bigger over four and a half months. Eventually, the cat became completely unable to walk. After taking X-rays, the vet diagnosed the cat with a giant cell tumor of the bone, which is a rare type of bone tumor. Treatment options for this condition typically involve surgery to remove the tumor, and it's important for pet owners to discuss the best approach with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
A domestic shorthaired cat had a firm, non-painful swelling of the left antebrachium. Radiographs showed an expansile, multiloculated lesion in the radius. The mass gradually enlarged over the following four and a half months and the animal became completely lame. The histological diagnosis was giant cell tumour of bone; this is a rare neoplasm of bone in veterinary patients. Giant cell tumour of bone should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bone lesions having an expansile, multiloculated radiographic appearance.
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