Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Malignant melanoma with spread in two cats including eye tumor
By Schiller, I et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1995·Institut fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Malignant melanoma in two cats].
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 8-year-old European shorthair cat and a 10-year-old Persian cat were diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer that had spread to other organs. The European shorthair had a tumor in its eye, which is a common site for this type of cancer. Unfortunately, both cats faced serious health challenges due to the extensive spread of the disease. Treatment options for malignant melanoma can vary, and it's important for pet owners to discuss potential therapies with their veterinarian if they notice unusual growths or symptoms in their cats.
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Abstract
Malignant melanomas with extensive metastasis in various organs were diagnosed in a 8-year-old European shorthair cat and a 10-year-old Persian cat. The primary tumor in the European shorthair cat was located within the eye. The clinical progress, gross pathology and histology are outlined. The possibility of an increase of melanomas in combination with FIV- or FeLV-infections is discussed.
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