Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male kitten with large tail base tumor from birth treated by surgery
By Fernanda Vieira Henrique et al.·Published in Semina: Ciências Agrárias·2014·Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Sacrococcygeal teratoma neonatal feline: case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male mixed-breed cat was brought in because the owner noticed a large, firm swelling at the base of its tail that had been growing since birth. After taking X-rays, the vet found a tumor and decided to remove it surgically. The tumor was diagnosed as a teratoma, which is a type of benign tumor made up of different tissue types. Fortunately, the cat recovered well after the surgery, which was the recommended treatment for this condition.
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Abstract
Teratomas are embryonal benign tumors formed by different types of tissues derived from the three germ layers, found most commonly in the ovaries and testicles, mainly in horses and humans. It is reported a case of teratoma occurred in a cat of three months of age, male and mongrel. Clinically the animal showed increase of volume of 13 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm extension of smooth and firm and floating areas in the base of the tail, observed by owner from birth and progressive growth. In the radiographic examination of the tail were observed radiopaque areas diffusely distributed on the entire tumor mass. The animal was undergoing excision of the mass and the material was sent for histopathological examination which was diagnosed teratoma. The animal recovered from surgery, which is the only treatment recommended in this case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2014v35n1p375