Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lymphosarcoma causing breathing problems in four cats
By Brown, M Raquel et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary intratracheal lymphosarcoma in four cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Four cats showed signs of breathing problems, such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing. X-rays revealed masses in their windpipes, and further examination confirmed they had lymphosarcoma, a type of cancer. The cats were treated with either chemotherapy or radiation, which helped them achieve complete remission and resolve their symptoms for the long term.
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Abstract
Four cats presented with clinical signs suggestive of respiratory disease, including dyspnea, wheezing, cyanosis, inspiratory stridor, coughing, and gagging. Radiographs revealed intratracheal masses. Bronchoscopy allowed for lesion localization and collection of samples for cytopathological and histopathological evaluation, which confirmed a diagnosis of lymphosarcoma. Cats treated with systemic chemotherapy or radiation were able to achieve complete remission and long-term resolution of clinical signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14518655/