Hypercalcemia of malignancy in a cat with bronchogenic adenocarcinoma.
A 16-year-old, neutered male, domestic shorthaired cat was presented with a history of progressive lethargy and decreased appetite. Serum biochemical profile demonstrated hypercalcemia, and thoracic radiographs and computed tomography were consistent with pulmonary neoplasia. A thoracotomy was performed, and a pulmonary mass was removed. Histopathology diagnosed a bronchogenic adenocarcinoma, and calcium levels returned to normal limits after excision of the mass. While bronchogenic adenocarcinoma has been a suspected cause for hypercalcemia in cats, to the authors' knowledge, this is the first proven account.
Schoen
Keith
K
Departments of Surgery, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, 1480 South County Trail, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818, USA.
Block
Gary
G
Newell
Susan M
SM
Coronado
George S
GS
D002282:Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome