Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Early detection, aggressive therapy: optimizing the management of feline mammary masses.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Giménez, Fernanda et al.
- Affiliation:
- Catedra y Servicio de Reproducció
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This article discusses mammary tumors in cats, which are quite common and often serious, with about 80% being cancerous. The most frequent type of cancer found is called adenocarcinoma. It's important to catch these tumors early to help improve the cat's chances of living a better life. Surgery is the main treatment for cancerous tumors, but since they are often already advanced when diagnosed, surgery usually doesn't cure the problem. For benign masses, a procedure to remove the ovaries and uterus or hormonal treatment usually works well.
Abstract
AIMS: This article reviews the incidence, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of mammary tumors in cats. PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Approximately 80% of feline mammary masses are malignant, with adenocarcinoma being the most common tumor type. Early diagnosis is, therefore, essential to improve the prognosis and quality of life of affected cats. TREATMENT APPROACHES: Surgery is the most widely used treatment for malignant tumors. However, as mammary tumors are often advanced and metastasis has already occurred by the time of diagnosis, surgery routinely does not provide a cure. Ovariohysterectomy or hormonal therapy are the treatments of choice for fibroadenomatous hyperplasia (the most common benign mass) and usually lead to a successful outcome.
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