Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mammary tumors in cats - why size matters for treatment
By Morris, Joanna·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·School of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mammary tumours in the cat: size matters, so early intervention saves lives.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female Siamese cat was diagnosed with a mammary tumor after her owner noticed a lump in her breast area. Mammary tumors are common in older female cats, and they can be aggressive, so early detection is crucial. The best treatment is surgical removal of the tumor, but chemotherapy has not been shown to significantly improve survival. It's important for cat owners to regularly check for any lumps and consult their veterinarian if they notice anything unusual.
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Abstract
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Mammary tumours are among the most common neoplasms in both cats and dogs, but the prevalence of malignant histological types is far higher in cats (ratio of malignant:benign is at least 4:1). CLINICAL CHALLENGES: The more aggressive nature of mammary neoplasia in cats poses challenges for management. Prognosis is affected by tumour size and, therefore, early recognition and treatment of mammary tumours is paramount. Although the primary tumour can be excised surgically, no studies have shown that chemotherapy significantly extends survival time; hence, metastatic spread remains an important clinical problem. PATIENT GROUP: Mammary tumours usually affect older female cats, mainly entire females. Siamese and Oriental breeds may be predisposed. Male cats can develop mammary neoplasia, but this is rare. EVIDENCE BASE: This review summarises the current literature relating to aetiology, pathology, presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment and prognosis of feline mammary tumours.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23603502/