Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with eye tumor called intraocular extramedullary plasmacytoma
By Michau, Tammy Miller et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2003·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intraocular extramedullary plasmacytoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male Domestic Short-haired cat was brought in because of a blind eye that had developed an iridal mass after previous eye trauma. The veterinarian found signs of uveitis (inflammation inside the eye) and decided to remove the eye (enucleation) along with a nearby lymph node for further examination. The tests showed that the mass was a type of tumor made up of plasma cells, but there was no sign of cancer spreading elsewhere in the body. The cat's condition was unique, and the vet recommended regular check-ups to monitor for any signs of related diseases.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old, castrated male Domestic Short-haired cat was referred for evaluation of a possible intraocular neoplasm following previous ocular trauma. The eye was blind, and uveitis and an iridal mass were noted on examination. An enucleation was performed and the mandibular lymph node excised. Histopathologic examination revealed neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells in the iris and lymph node. No other evidence of disseminated disease was detected. This is the first case reported of an intraocular extramedullary plasmacytoma in the cat. The variation in clinical manifestations and potential association with multiple myeloma are not known at this time. Disseminated metastasis from a primary plasmacytoma of the uveal tract could also involve the bone marrow and be indistinguishable from multiple myeloma. Early enucleation, as in trauma-associated sarcomas, may be indicated to prevent metastasis. Periodic systemic evaluation for evidence of multiple myeloma should be performed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12753623/