Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Process of a Cat with Splenic Lymphoma: Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12510847

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British shorthair, Cat, Lymphoma, Spleen

Abstract

Splenic lymphoma is a rare and important neoplasm in cats. This case report is a 14-month-old, female, fully vaccinated, British Short hair cat with no history of trauma that came to our clinic with complaints of increasing inactivity, vomiting, constant sleeping and abdominal swelling for 15 days. With the support of clinical findings, laboratory results and imaging techniques, the cat was diagnosed with splenic lymphoma and treatment was started. As part of the treatment, firstly a surgical splenectomy operation was performed. In the post-operative period, iron supplements, Vitamin B12 injections, NSAIDs, opioids, and broad-spectrum antibiotics were used. In addition, high-calorie food and supplementary vitamins were given in order to improve the patient's nutritional status. As a result; after a successful splenectomy, a significant improvement was observed in the patient's general health status, and it was observed that the supportive treatments applied during the treatment process played an important role in preventing complications and accelerating recovery. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical interventions for the diagnosis and effective treatment of splenic lymphoma in cats depend on veterinarians performing a comprehensive evaluation of these patients and creating an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

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2024-06-27

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ERGÜL, A. (2024). Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Process of a Cat with Splenic Lymphoma: Case Report. Kafkasya Journal of Health Sciences, 1(1), 18–20. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12510847

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Kafkasya Journal of Health Sciences

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