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Thymom bei einer jung-adulten Katze (2024)

Art

Zeitschriftenartikel / wissenschaftlicher Beitrag

Autoren

Masche, Anja

Bartels, Kimberly

Mangelsdorf-Ziera, Susanne

Schmerbach, Kay

Gruber, Achim D. (WE 12)

Hergt, Franziska

Quelle

Tierärztliche Praxis : Ausgabe K, Kleintiere, Heimtiere

Bandzählung: 52

Heftzählung: 4

Seiten: 255 – 263

ISSN: 2567-5842

Verweise

URL (Volltext): https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2365-2196

DOI: 10.1055/a-2365-2196

Pubmed: 39173654

Kontakt

Institut für Tierpathologie

Robert-von-Ostertag-Str. 15
14163 Berlin
+49 30 838 62450
pathologie@vetmed.fu-berlin.de

Abstract / Zusammenfassung

Thymomas and mediastinal lymphomas are the most common mediastinal neoplasms in cats. While mediastinal lymphoma occurs primarily in younger cats (approximately 2 to 4 years of age), thymomas are diagnosed almost exclusively in older cats. However, the following case shows that this is not necessarily always the case.A 3-year- and 11-month-old neutered male European Shorthair was presented with a preliminary report of exercise intolerance and restricted respiration. Both symptoms occurred primarily at high ambient temperatures. Radiographically, a mediastinal mass filled a significant part of the thoracic cavity. A computed tomographic examination and ultrasound-guided TruCut biopsy were performed. Histologic examination suggested a thymoma. A sternal thoracotomy and resection of the circumferential proliferation was conducted. Subsequent histopathologic examination confirmed the suspected diagnosis of a mediastinal thymoma. The cat recovered well postoperatively, and a clinical and radiographic follow-up examination was unremarkable after 8 months.