Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with skin neurofibroma linked to trisomy D2 chromosome
By Kalat, M et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·1990·Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Immuno- and Cytogenetic Research·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Trisomy D2 in a feline neurofibroma.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
An eight-year-old female cat had a skin growth called a neurofibroma, which is a type of tumor that affects the nerves. Tests on the tumor cells revealed that a significant number of them had an extra chromosome, specifically chromosome D2. While the study focused on the genetic aspects of the tumor, it’s important for pet owners to know that skin tumors can occur in cats and should be evaluated by a veterinarian. Treatment options may vary depending on the tumor's characteristics and the cat's overall health.
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Abstract
An eight-year-old female cat developed a skin neurofibroma. The cytogenetic evaluation of the tumour cells showed the presence of a high percentage (16.4 per cent) of trisomic cells. The trisomy concerned chromosome number D2.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2333434/