Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male cat with swollen mammary glands after megestrol acetate treatment
By MacDougall, Lori D·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2003·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mammary fibroadenomatous hyperplasia in a young cat attributed to treatment with megestrol acetate.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A young male neutered cat was brought in because he was lethargic, didn't want to walk, and had swollen mammary glands after being treated with megestrol acetate, a hormone medication. The vet diagnosed him with mammary fibroadenomatous hyperplasia, a condition where the mammary tissue grows abnormally. Treatment options were discussed, and the cat's symptoms were likely linked to the medication he received. With appropriate care, the cat can recover from this condition.
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Abstract
A male, neutered cat was presented for lethargy, reluctance to walk, and mammary enlargement after recent treatment with megestrol acetate. Mammary fibroadenomatous hyperplasia was diagnosed on the basis of history, clinical signs, and histopathological findings. Pathogenesis, clinical signs, and treatment options for mammary fibroadenomatous hyperplasia attributed to megestrol acetate treatment are discussed.
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