Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Female cat with mammary tumor treated by mastectomy
By Muhammad Hambal et al.·Published in International Journal of Tropical Veterinary and Biomedical Research·2018·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Mammary Gland Tumor In Cat And Therapeutic Approach: A Case Report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female cat was diagnosed with a mammary gland tumor on the right side. After blood tests confirmed she was healthy enough for surgery, the vet performed a mastectomy to remove the tumor, which measured 7x5x4 cm. To prevent infection, the cat was given antibiotics, and her surgical site healed well within five days.
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Abstract
This report describes a case of mammary gland tumor in a 1-year-old female cat using a mastectomy approach. The tumor was located on dexter side of mammae. Blood analysis showed good condition of the patient and ready for surgery. Mastectomy was conducted to remove the mass, and the tumor size was measured 7x5x4 cm with solid appearance. The cat was given antibiotics to prevent infection, and the wound dried in five days.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.21157/ijtvbr.v3i1.11432