Thoracic carcinomatosis in a 12 year old DSH cat with ADR clinical signs

Case Study

Case Study

Thoracic carcinomatosis in a 12 year old DSH cat with ADR clinical signs

A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for “ADR”, respiratory distress, and weight loss. Radiographs revealed pleural effusion obscuring the cardiac silouette.

A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for “ADR”, respiratory distress, and weight loss. Radiographs revealed pleural effusion obscuring the cardiac silouette.

DX

Thoracic carcinomatosis

Outcome

The patient was humanely euthanized owing to poor prognosis.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Cardiac failure, neoplasia, pleuritis, FIP, chylous effusion-idiopathic.

Sampling

Pleurocentesis and cytospin revealed cytology consistent with carcinoma.

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Patient Information

Patient Name : Midnight Fuller
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 20_00007

Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
  • Anorexia
  • Dyspnea
  • Lethargy

History

  • Weight Loss

Exam Finding

  • Coughing
  • Lethargy
  • Panting
  • Respiratory Distress
  • Tachypnea
  • Weakness
  • Weight loss

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
  • Anorexia
  • Dyspnea
  • Lethargy
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