A simultaneous occurrence of feline mammary carcinoma and uterine cystic endometrial hyperplasia in a cat |
Ji-Hyun Yoo1, Okjin Kim2 |
1Technology Service Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration 2Center for Animal Resource Development, Animal Disease Research Unit, Wonkwang University |
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Abstract |
At the time of visiting, the cat was 6-year-old female Siamese cat. The mammary mass was solid and firm and measured $2{ imes}5cm^2$ in greatest diameter. The uterus revealed thick uterine horn and cross sectioned wall. Histopathologically, the mammary mass revealed feline mammary carcinoma. In the uterus, cystic endometrial hyperplasia was observed. Feline leukemia virus positive reaction was detected by polymerase chain reaction. As far as we know, this is the first report of the simultaneous feline mammary carcinoma and uterine endometrial cystic hyperplasia with Feline leukemia virus infection in a cat. |
Key Words:
Feline leukemia virus, cats, feline mammary carcinoma, uterine hyperplasia |
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