Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye problems in newly diagnosed cats with lymphoma
By Nerschbach, V. et al.·Published in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology·2013·Small Animal Hospital University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation Hannover Germany, Germany·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Ocular manifestation of lymphoma in newly diagnosed cats
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 26 cats with newly diagnosed lymphoma (a type of cancer) was examined for eye problems, and 12 of them showed signs of eye issues like inflammation and swelling. The most common problems were uveitis, which is inflammation of the eye, affecting nearly half of those with eye symptoms. Eight of the cats received chemotherapy, and two of those showed improvement in their eye conditions after treatment. This suggests that checking a cat's eyes can be an important part of diagnosing and monitoring lymphoma.
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Abstract
AbstractOcular manifestations of lymphoma are described in humans and dogs but rarely in cats. In this prospective study, cats with newly diagnosed and treatment‐naïve lymphoma were evaluated concerning clinical stage and ophthalmologic findings. Twenty‐six cats were included. In 12 cats (48%), ocular changes were documented. Uveitis anterior and posterior were predominant findings, being present in 58% of affected individuals. Other findings included exophthalmos, corneal surface lesions and chemosis. Eight cats received chemotherapy, two of which had ocular involvement. In these two cats, a complete remission of an anterior and a partial remission of a posterior uveitis were documented. Due to the detection of ocular involvement, a stage migration from stage IV to V occurred in four patients. In the light of these findings, an opthalmological examination may be considered as an important part of staging in feline lymphoma as well as of follow‐up examination in affected cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.12061