Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in two cats.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Gualtieri, M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica Veterinaria · Italy
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This summary discusses two cats diagnosed with a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma in the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The diagnosis was made using X-rays, a camera inserted into the esophagus, and examining cells from the area, with further confirmation from tissue samples. One cat had surgery to remove part of the esophagus but sadly passed away three days later. The second cat was put to sleep after the diagnosis. Overall, the treatment did not lead to a successful outcome for either cat.
Abstract
Two cases of feline oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma are described. In both cases, diagnosis was achieved by radiography, endoscopy and cytology, and later confirmed by histology. One cat underwent oesophagectomy followed by end-to-end anastomosis, but died three days postsurgery; the second cat was euthanased after diagnosis.
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