Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with mast cell tumor causing eosinophilic fluid in chest and belly
By Peaston, A E & Griffey, S M·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1994·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Visceral mast cell tumour with eosinophilia and eosinophilic peritoneal and pleural effusions in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with weight loss, fever, and ongoing tiredness was diagnosed with a serious condition called visceral mast cell tumor after tests revealed fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, along with swollen lymph nodes. Despite attempts at palliative chemotherapy to ease symptoms, the treatment did not work, and the cat was ultimately euthanized to prevent further suffering. This case highlights the challenges of treating aggressive tumors in pets.
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Abstract
A cat with weight loss, pyrexia and recurrent lethargy and depression was found to have pleural and peritoneal eosinophilic effusions, peripheral eosinophilia, eosinophilic lymphadenitis and a massively enlarged mesenteric lymph node. Visceral mast cell neoplasia was diagnosed after histopathological examination of a biopsy of the mass. Palliative chemotherapy was attempted unsuccessfully and the cat was euthanased.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7945101/