Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Red mass on cat's third eyelid diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma
By Multari, Domenico et al.·Published in Veterinary Ophthalmology·2002·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Hemangiosarcoma of the third eyelid in a cat
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 15-year-old Domestic Short-haired cat was brought in with a small red mass on the third eyelid of its left eye. The cat had mild eye irritation but no other serious symptoms. After trying anti-inflammatory treatment, the vet performed surgery and cryotherapy to remove the tumor. Thankfully, the surgery went well, and seven months later, there was no sign of the tumor coming back. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of this type of tumor in a cat's third eyelid.
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Abstract
AbstractA case of hemangiosarcoma of the third eyelid in a 15‐year‐old Domestic Short‐haired cat is reported. A small red mass protruding from the anterior surface of the third eyelid in the left eye was present. Only mild bilateral conjunctivitis and nuclear sclerosis were revealed on initial ophthalmic examination. After anti‐inflammatory treatment, surgery and cryotherapy were performed. On histopathologic examination the mass was located just beneath the conjunctival epithelium, suggesting that the conjunctiva was the tissue of origin. The tumor showed high cellularity and was composed of pleomorphic spindle and polygonal cells arranged in interlacing bundles and solid sheets. The presence of slit‐like spaces between tumor cells containing erythrocytes demonstrated the vascular differentiation. Mitotic activity was moderate, but atypical mitoses were detected. The surgical area healed uneventfully and after 7 months there was no recurrence. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of conjunctival hemangiosarcoma of the third eyelid in a cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1463-5224.2002.00254.x