Ischemic neuromyopathy due to peripheral arterial embolization of an adenocarcinoma in a cat.
A case of peripheral arterial tumor embolization in a cat is described. The cat presented with signs of aortic thromboembolism, including decreased peripheral pulse quality, pallor, and coolness of the distal limbs, as well as proprioceptive deficits. Thoracic radiographs revealed a cavitary lung mass; echocardiography was unremarkable. Cytologic evaluation of aspirates of the mass suggested malignancy. The left hindlimb was amputated, and histopathology confirmed embolization of an adenocarcinoma. Although rare, peripheral arterial tumor embolization should be considered as a differential in cats presenting with signs of thromboembolic disease.
Sykes
J E
JE
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St Paul, MN 55108, USA. jesykes@ucdavis.edu
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000098:blood supply; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*