Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with limb numbness and coldness caused by cancer blood clot
By Sykes, J E·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2003·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ischemic neuromyopathy due to peripheral arterial embolization of an adenocarcinoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in showing signs of poor blood flow in its legs, including weak pulses and cold limbs. Tests revealed a lung mass that was likely cancerous, and the cat had a serious condition called aortic thromboembolism, which can cause blood clots. To treat the problem, the veterinarian amputated the cat's left hind leg, and further tests confirmed that the issue was caused by a tumor. While this situation is uncommon, it highlights the importance of considering tumor-related blood clots in cats with similar symptoms.
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Abstract
A case of peripheral arterial tumor embolization in a cat is described. The cat presented with signs of aortic thromboembolism, including decreased peripheral pulse quality, pallor, and coolness of the distal limbs, as well as proprioceptive deficits. Thoracic radiographs revealed a cavitary lung mass; echocardiography was unremarkable. Cytologic evaluation of aspirates of the mass suggested malignancy. The left hindlimb was amputated, and histopathology confirmed embolization of an adenocarcinoma. Although rare, peripheral arterial tumor embolization should be considered as a differential in cats presenting with signs of thromboembolic disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14623206/