Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat having trouble breathing due to tracheal cancer
By Kim, D Y et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1996·Department of Veterinary Pathology, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary extranodal lymphosarcoma of the trachea in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old cat was brought in because it was having trouble breathing and was less active than usual. The vet found that a type of cancer called lymphosarcoma was causing a thickening in the trachea (the windpipe), which was making it hard for the cat to breathe. The diagnosis was confirmed through various tests. Unfortunately, the outcome for this cat was not mentioned, but treatment options for similar cases often include chemotherapy or surgery.
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Abstract
A primary extranodal lymphosarcoma causing recurrent-episodes of dyspnea and exercise intolerance is described in a 13-year-old cat. The affected segment of the tracheal wall was markedly thickened due to transmural infiltration of monomorphic neoplastic lymphoid cells and the lumen was severely compressed. The diagnosis was based on light microscopic studies, positive immunostaining for feline IgA, and special stains.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8844613/