Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sertoli cell tumor in a 1-year-old cat's undescended testicle
By Benazzi, C et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2004·Department of Veterinary Public Health and Animal Pathology, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sertoli cell tumour in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old cat with a hidden testicle (cryptorchidism) was found to have a Sertoli cell tumor, which is a type of testicular cancer. Interestingly, the cat did not show any signs of feminization, which can sometimes occur with this type of tumor. The diagnosis was confirmed through various tests that looked at the tumor's structure and characteristics. Treatment options would typically involve surgical removal of the affected testicle, which can help resolve the issue.
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Abstract
A Sertoli cell tumour occurred in a cryptorchid testis of a 1-year-old cat with no signs of feminization. The tumour showed intratubular growth without interstitial infiltration and the neoplastic cells appeared polymorphous and vacuolated. Mitotic figures were rare. The diagnosis was based on histopathological, ultrastructural and immunohistochemical features of the tumour cells.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15214852/