Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with joint nodules and bone cancer treated by leg amputation
By Tas, O et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2013·Veterinary Clinic Randstad·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Synovial osteochondromatosis and sclerosing osteosarcoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old cat was brought in for limping and swelling in both back legs. X-rays revealed multiple nodules in the joints and a tumor in the left leg, which was causing fractures. The veterinarian performed an amputation of the left hind leg and prescribed anti-inflammatory medication for ongoing pain management. After treatment, the cat was able to recover and manage its condition more comfortably.
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Abstract
The clinical, radiographic and histological features of synovial osteochondromatosis in multiple joints and an unrelated sclerosing osteosarcoma of the left tibia in a cat are reported. Radiographic evaluation showed signs of several nodular radiopacities in both stifles and both shoulders. Pathologic transverse fractures of the left tibia and fibula were also present. A midfemoral amputation of the left hindlimb was performed and treatment consisted of lifelong administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Histological evaluation confirmed synovial osteochondromatosis of the left stifle and sclerosing osteosarcoma of the left tibia. This is the first report of a feline patient with bilateral synovial osteochondromatosis that describes the clinical, radiographic and histological aspects of this disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23154486/