Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with lung tumor causing swollen foot pads and nail loss
By Meyer, A & Hauser, B·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1995·Institut fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Lung tumor with unusual metastasis in a cat--a case report].
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with progressive problems walking, swollen foot pads, and losing nails was diagnosed with a lung tumor that had spread to its foot pads and other areas. The primary tumor was found in the bronchial glands, and during the examination after the cat passed away, it was discovered that the cancer had spread to the kidneys and lymph nodes as well. Interestingly, many cats with this type of cancer show signs like lameness and foot pad swelling rather than breathing issues. Unfortunately, the cat did not recover due to the advanced stage of the disease.
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Abstract
Metastasis of an adenocarcinoma was diagnosed histologically in a foot pad biopsy of a cat exhibiting progressive locomotion problems, foot pad swelling and nail loosing. A bronchial gland adenocarcinoma was identified as primary tumour at necropsy. Metastases were found in all foot pads, the kidneys and various lymph nodes. A review of the literature and of the own necropsy reports an affinity of bronchial gland carcinoma metastases to skeletal muscles and bones, especially digital bones. Non-respiratory signs as lameness, foot pad swelling and nail loss appear to predominate clinically whereas respiratory signs are observed only in about one third of all cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7777837/