Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with rare glycogen-rich clear cell mammary tumor case report
By C.B. Campos et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma of the feline mammary gland: case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A Persian cat was brought to the vet with tumors in her mammary glands. She underwent surgery to remove one of the affected glands, but unfortunately, she only survived for 33 days after the operation due to the progression of her cancer. The diagnosis was glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma, a type of cancer that can spread to other areas. This case highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of mammary tumors in cats.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT The aim of this report is to describe the first histopathological, immunohistochemical, and clinical characteristics of a feline glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma (GRCCC). A Persian queen was admitted with mammary gland tumors and underwent radical unilateral mastectomy. Overall survival was considered 33 days and death was due to clinical evolution of the disease. Microscopic evaluation demonstrated epithelial cells arranged in a predominantly solid pattern, tumor cells presented an ample, granular, and foamy clear cytoplasm, and moderate cellular pleomorfism. The presence of cytoplasmatic glycogen was confirmed through diastase digestion followed by PAS staining. Histopathological and histochemical findings lead to the diagnosis of GRCCC with regional metastases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-8797