Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with liver plasmacytomas and two types of abnormal proteins
By Larsen, A E & Carpenter, J L·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1994·Department of Pathology and Microbiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hepatic plasmacytoma and biclonal gammopathy in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old male domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because he was losing weight even though he was eating well. Blood tests showed high protein levels, indicating a possible health issue. Unfortunately, during a post-mortem examination, two tumors (plasmacytomas) were discovered in his liver, but there was no sign of bone marrow problems or amyloidosis (a condition where protein builds up in organs). This case highlights the importance of monitoring weight changes in older cats, as it can signal serious underlying issues.
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Abstract
A 13-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was evaluated because of weight loss, despite a good appetite. The most remarkable abnormality was a total serum protein concentration of 12.4 g/dl, with a globulin concentration of 9.4 g/dl. Serum protein electrophoresis revealed a biclonal spike in the gamma region. At necropsy, 2 discrete plasmacytomas were found in the liver, without bone marrow involvement or amyloidosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7527383/