Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with breathing trouble diagnosed with tracheal lymphoma
By F. Jelinek & F. Hozmanova·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2012·Veterinary Histopathological Laboratory, Prague, Czech Republic, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Lymphoma of the trachea in a cat: a case report
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old domestic shorthaired cat was brought to the vet because it was having trouble breathing. X-rays showed a narrowing of the trachea, which was later found to be caused by lymphoma, a type of cancer. Unfortunately, the cat did not survive, and a post-mortem examination revealed two tumor formations in the trachea. This case highlights the importance of recognizing breathing problems in older cats, as they can be caused by serious conditions like cancer.
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Abstract
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the trachea was diagnosed in a 14-year-old domestic shorthaired cat suffering from dyspnoea. X-ray examination revealed marked stenosis of the lumen in the thoracic segment of the trachea. Post-mortem examination of the trachea disclosed two formations. The larger, visible in the radiograph, was formed by thickened tracheal wall. The smaller one was of crest appearance and was located in the cranial segment of the trachea, immediately behind the larynx. The tumour was characterised by immunohistochemical positivity to CD79αcy epitope in the neoplastic cells.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/5855-VETMED