An unusual presentation of multiple myeloma in two cats.
Multiple myeloma is a rare neoplasm in cats. Common presenting signs (e.g., lethargy, anorexia, weight loss) usually are nonspecific. Two cats with multiple myeloma were presented with primary complaints of lameness; one had femoral osteolytic lesions, and the other likely had hyperviscosity syndrome. The cat with osteolytic lesions was treated with chemotherapy; the primary lesion responded, but the neoplasia metastasized.
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Bloomington Veterinary Hospital, P.A., Minnesota 55420, USA.
Tebeau
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D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D002415:Cats; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents