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Gladys Boo1, Kelly A Caruso1, Cameron J G Whittaker1
1Eye Clinic for Animals, Crows Nest, NSW, Australia.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
|February 15, 2021
Summary
A feline corneal hemangiosarcoma recurred after multiple surgeries. Combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy achieved long-term remission in this challenging case.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Comparative Oncology
Background:
- Corneal masses in cats can present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for managing ocular tumors.
Observation:
- A Domestic Short-haired cat presented with severe ulcerative keratitis and a corneal mass.
- Initial treatments included lamellar keratectomy, but the lesion recurred, diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma.
Findings:
- Recurrent hemangiosarcoma required enucleation, followed by orbital mass detection.
- Computed tomography confirmed a significant orbital mass without metastasis.
- Combined doxorubicin chemotherapy and radiation therapy led to clinical remission.
Implications:
- This case highlights the aggressive nature of feline corneal hemangiosarcoma.
- Multimodal therapy, including chemotherapy and radiation, can achieve remission in advanced cases.
- Further research into feline ocular tumors and treatment protocols is warranted.
