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Multiple malignant meningiomas in a young cat

R G Lobetti1, J W Nesbit, D B Miller

  • 1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|June 1, 1997
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Chemotherapy for feline thymic lymphoma may lead to secondary brain tumors. A cat treated for lymphoma developed neurological signs, later diagnosed with multiple meningiomas post-mortem.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • A 2-year-old cat received combination chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisolone) for thymic lymphoma, achieving remission.
  • The cat later developed progressive neurological deficits, including tremors and ataxia, despite successful lymphoma treatment.

Observation:

  • Neurological signs worsened over time, leading to paralysis and death.
  • Autopsy revealed multiple meningiomas, a rare finding in this context.

Findings:

  • The development of multiple meningiomas is suspected to be a secondary malignancy.
  • Chemotherapy for lymphoma may have induced the brain tumors.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential long-term adverse effect of chemotherapy in felines.

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  • Further research is needed to understand the link between lymphoma chemotherapy and secondary meningioma development.