Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with eye tumor linked to metal fragment treated successfully
By Robat, C et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2016·Oncovet, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrobulbar lymphoma associated with a ballistic foreign body in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in because of a mass in its left eye area. After tests, the vet found a metallic foreign object and diagnosed the cat with large cell lymphoma, a type of cancer. The treatment included a combination of chemotherapy, steroids, and radiation therapy. Remarkably, the cat responded quickly to the treatment and stayed cancer-free for 3 years afterward.
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Abstract
A seven-year-old domestic shorthair cat, adopted 5 years previously with a corneal perforation of the left eye, was presented for investigation of a left orbital mass. Computed tomography revealed a metallic foreign body within a contrast-enhancing, heterogeneous orbital mass. Large cell lymphoma was diagnosed from a fine needle aspirate. The cat staged negatively and was treated with L-asparaginase, prednisolone and three fractions of radiation therapy. A rapid clinical remission was obtained and the cat remained in remission for 3 years after therapy. This is the first report of large cell lymphoma likely occurring secondary to a foreign body.
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