Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat vomiting and weight loss diagnosed with splenic mast cell tumor
By Woldemeskel, Moges et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2017·University of Georgia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Significance of cytological smear evaluation in diagnosis of splenic mast cell tumor-associated systemic mastocytosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old cat was brought in for vomiting and weight loss. Tests showed that the cat had systemic mastocytosis, a rare condition involving an abnormal increase of mast cells, which can be challenging to diagnose. The veterinarians used cytological smears, a type of test that examines cells from the body, to help confirm the diagnosis. While the abstract does not specify treatment details or the outcome, early diagnosis is crucial for managing such conditions effectively.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old cat was presented with vomiting and weight loss. Histopathology and cytology revealed systemic mastocytosis, a rare condition and a clinical challenge. This case emphasizes the significance of cytological evaluation of smears in diagnosis of mastocytosis and in confirmation in biopsy specimens.
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