Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with tongue swelling and kidney lymphoma diagnosis
By Bound, Nicola J et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lingual and renal lymphoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat was brought in with excessive thirst, swelling, and ulcers on its tongue. The tongue was enlarged and firm, and the cat also had swollen lymph nodes. After a biopsy confirmed lymphoma (a type of cancer) in the tongue, the cat developed breathing problems and was sadly euthanized. A necropsy revealed that the lymphoma had also spread to the left kidney.
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Abstract
A domestic shorthair cat presented with a progressive history of polydipsia, lingual swelling and ulceration. The tongue was firm and grossly enlarged with associated regional lymphadenopathy. Surgical biopsies revealed lymphoma of the tongue. Following the procedure, the cat developed respiratory distress and was subsequently euthanased. Necropsy confirmed the diagnosis of lingual lymphoma and also identified lymphoma within the left kidney. This is the first report of lymphoma within the feline tongue in the literature.
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