Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)

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Uterine leiomyosarcoma in a cat

  • Na, Hyemin (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Choi, Donghak (Dongin Animal Clinic) ;
  • Son, Woo-Chan (Department of Pathology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Kija (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2019.12.18
  • Accepted : 2020.06.04
  • Published : 2020.09.30
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Abstract

A 16-year-old cat presented with a 2-week history of anorexia and lethargy. Radiography revealed a soft-tissue opacity, heart-shaped mass between the descending colon and urinary bladder. Ultrasonography showed a large uterine body with a heterogeneously hypoechoic, thickened wall and hypoechoic intraluminal fluid. Computed tomography revealed a large, fluid-filled uterine mass with contrast enhancement, without evidence of regional lymph node or pulmonary metastasis. Ovariohysterectomy was performed and leiomyosarcoma was confirmed by histology. No notable abnormalities were observed during the 1-year postoperative follow-up periods. This report describes the diagnostic imaging and treatment of a rare case of feline uterine leiomyosarcoma.

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