Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden leg weakness in older cats linked to lung cancer emboli
By van Stee, Lucinda et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Utrecht University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Monoparesis in association with feline pulmonary carcinoma: a literature review with 3 new cases.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats suddenly developed weakness in one leg, known as monoparesis, and were brought to the vet for evaluation. After testing, they were found to have a type of lung cancer called pulmonary carcinoma, which caused blood clots that blocked blood flow to their legs. This situation highlights the importance of considering lung tumors as a possible cause when older cats show signs of lameness or weakness. Treatment options would depend on the individual case, but early diagnosis is crucial for managing their condition.
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Abstract
We describe 3 cases of cats that were presented with a sudden onset of monoparesis as a result of arterial thromboembolism without evidence of cardiovascular disease that were subsequently diagnosed with a primary pulmonary carcinoma. Arterial tumor thromboemboli due to pulmonary carcinoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of lameness or paresis in older cats. We theorize that large tumor emboli may obstruct peripheral arteries leading to acute monoparesis.
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