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Multiple myelomas in cats.

Fikry Hanna1

  • 13 Rosebery Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9QA, United Kingdom.

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|August 23, 2005
PubMed
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Multiple myeloma, a rare bone marrow cancer in cats, was studied in nine felines. Chemotherapy with melphalan and prednisolone showed a 63% response rate, with some cats experiencing clinical improvement and reduced protein levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Multiple myeloma is an uncommon plasma cell neoplasm affecting the bone marrow.
  • Previous literature on feline multiple myeloma is limited, necessitating further investigation into its presentation and treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment, and survival times of cats diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of chemotherapy in managing feline multiple myeloma.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of nine feline cases diagnosed with multiple myeloma between 1986 and 2002.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical signs, treatment protocols (supportive care and anti-neoplastic therapy with melphalan and prednisolone), and survival data.

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Main Results:

  • The affected cats were older than 7 years (mean age 11.7 years), with no specific breed predisposition identified.
  • Eight out of nine cats received anti-neoplastic therapy; five cats (63%) showed a positive response to chemotherapy, with four complete and one partial response.
  • Cats responding to treatment exhibited clinical improvement and decreased serum protein levels, with survival times ranging from 4 to 24 months.

Conclusions:

  • Chemotherapy, specifically melphalan and prednisolone, can induce clinical improvement and prolonged survival in some cats with multiple myeloma.
  • Supportive care, including hydration and renal function maintenance, is crucial in managing feline multiple myeloma.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize treatment strategies and improve outcomes for feline multiple myeloma patients.