Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat diagnosed with rare primary heart lymphoma and brain spread
By Woldemeskel, M·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2020·University of Georgia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary Cardiac Lymphoma in a Cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old neutered male domestic shorthaired cat showed signs of neurological problems, which led to a diagnosis of primary cardiac lymphoma (a type of cancer affecting the heart) that had spread to the brain. This rare condition was confirmed through tissue analysis. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide information on treatment or the cat's outcome. If your cat is showing unusual neurological symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for a thorough evaluation.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old neutered male domestic shorthaired cat was presented with neurological signs. A primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL) with metastasis to the meninges of the brain was diagnosed histologically. Immunohistochemistry confirmed a B-cell lymphoma. Reports of PCL in cats are scarce. The current case describes a primary cardiac B-cell lymphoma in a cat confirmed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry, and underscores the significance of histopathology for definitive diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31955801/