Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Primary kidney tumors in cats from 1992 to 1998 cases
By Henry, C J et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·1999·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary renal tumours in cats: 19 cases (1992-1998).
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats with kidney tumors were examined, and most showed vague symptoms like not eating and losing weight. The study found various types of tumors, including renal carcinomas and a rare case of a tumor called haemangiosarcoma. Unfortunately, many of these cats had a high chance of the cancer spreading, especially those with transitional cell carcinomas. This highlights the importance of early detection and treatment for kidney tumors in cats, as they can lead to serious health issues.
Abstract
A search from databases of four veterinary colleges and one private referral practice between January 1992 and April 1998 provided 20 cases diagnosed with primary renal neoplasia. Review of these cases revealed 19 primary renal tumours, excluding lymphoma. Of the 20 histologically reviewed cases, the diagnosis was amended in eight. There were 13 renal carcinomas (11 tubular and two tubulopapillary), three transitional cell carcinomas, one malignant nephroblastoma, one haemangiosarcoma and one adenoma. The haemangiosarcoma is, to our knowledge, the first reported case of this tumour type as a primary renal tumour in the cat. Most cats were presented for non-specific clinical signs such as anorexia and weight loss. One cat presented with tumour-associated polycythaemia which has not, to our knowledge, been reported previously. The metastatic rate for cats with complete staging was 64%, and 100% for transitional cell carcinomas.
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