Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Malignant nerve sheath tumor causing brain symptoms in a cat
By Watrous, B J et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·1999·Department of Large Animal Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought to the vet with a growth in its head that looked like a harmless cyst, but it quickly became clear that it was something more serious. The tumor was found to be a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, which is a type of cancer that affects the nerves. Despite the initial appearance suggesting it was benign, the tumor's aggressive behavior indicated it was affecting the cat's central nervous system. Unfortunately, the cat's condition was serious due to the nature of the tumor.
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Abstract
A report of a cat with a cranial tumor of nerve sheath origin is presented. The cranial mass, with a cyst-like character on presentation to the referring veterinarian suggested a benign lesion, but the clinical course was rapid and indicative of central nervous system involvement. The tumor was poorly differentiated by histologic examination, but immunohistochemistry was consistent with Schwann cell origin. Features of peripheral nerve sheath tumors in cats and other species are briefly discussed.
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