Unilateral squamous cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis with hydronephrosis in a cat

A 4-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of gradual onset of lethargy and anorexia. Physical examination revealed moderate abdominal distension. Investigations performed included complete blood count, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, pyelocentesis, abdominal fl...

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Published in:Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2014-02, Vol.16 (2), p.183-188
Main Authors: Gómez Selgas, Aida, Scase, Timothy J, Foale, Robert D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - complications
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - veterinary
Case Reports
Cat Diseases - etiology
Cat Diseases - pathology
Cats
Female
Hydronephrosis - etiology
Hydronephrosis - pathology
Hydronephrosis - veterinary
Kidney Neoplasms - complications
Kidney Neoplasms - pathology
Kidney Neoplasms - veterinary
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Summary:A 4-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of gradual onset of lethargy and anorexia. Physical examination revealed moderate abdominal distension. Investigations performed included complete blood count, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, pyelocentesis, abdominal fluid analysis, abdominal ultrasonography and exploratory celiotomy. Nephrectomy was performed on the hydronephrotic kidney and a sample of the omentum was also taken, as it was grossly abnormal. No other abnormalities were found in the remainder of the abdominal organs. Findings were consistent with unilateral hydronephrosis and squamous cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis with abdominal carcinomatosis. The patient was given supportive treatment while the results of the biopsies from the renal tissue and the omentum were pending. The patient deteriorated a short time after surgical intervention and was euthanased. This is the first report of a squamous cell carcinoma arising from the renal pelvis in a cat. A comparison with the disease presentation in humans is also discussed.
ISSN:1098-612X
1532-2750
1532-2750
DOI:10.1177/1098612X13495866