Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat survival after surgery for nonvisceral soft tissue sarcomas
By Dillon, Christopher J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2005·Animal Medical Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome following surgical removal of nonvisceral soft tissue sarcomas in cats: 42 cases (1992-2000).
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 42 cats with nonvisceral soft tissue sarcomas (a type of tumor) underwent surgery to remove their tumors. The study found that cats with smaller tumors (less than 2 cm) tended to live longer after surgery compared to those with larger tumors. Additionally, cats with certain types of tumors, like fibrosarcomas or nerve sheath tumors, had better survival rates than those with malignant fibrous histiocytomas. Overall, the findings suggest that both the size and type of the tumor can impact how long a cat may live after surgery.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with outcome of cats with nonvisceral soft tissue sarcomas treated with surgery alone. DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: 42 cats. PROCEDURE: Medical records were reviewed for clinically relevant data, and histologic samples were examined. Follow-up information was obtained by means of physical examination or through telephone conversations with referring veterinarians and owners. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to construct survival curves. RESULTS: Median survival time was 608 days (range, 85 to 2,291 days), although 24 cats were still alive at the time of the study. Tumor size (ie, diameter) and histologic type were significantly associated with survival time. Median survival time was significantly longer in cats with tumors that were < 2 cm in diameter, compared with cats in which tumors were > 2 cm. Median survival times for cats with a fibrosarcoma or nerve sheath tumor were significantly longer than median time for cats with a malignant fibrous histiocytoma. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Results suggest that tumor size and type are significantly associated with survival time in cats with nonvisceral soft tissue tumors.
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