Surgical treatment and outcome of primary rib tumours in cats: eight cases (2016‐2023)

• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13770
• Publication Date: 2024-08-08T03:28:39Z
• Authors: F. Cinti; M. Martano; M. Rossanese; L. E. Selmic; G. S. Fontes; M. Cino; V. Montinaro; G. Tremolada
• Keywords: Hemangiosarcoma; Medical record; Osteoma; Clinical Significance

Objectives To describe the clinical features and oncologic outcome for cats with primary rib tumours. Materials Methods Medical records surgically treated tumours from six veterinary referral centres were reviewed. Signalment, preoperative signs, reconstruction technique, surgical retrieved medical or by telephone interview owners and/or referring veterinarians. Results Of eight tumours, three had hemangiosarcoma, two osteosarcoma one cat each chondrosarcoma, osteochondroma osteoma. The size of mass ranged 2 × 1.6 cm to 9 7 7.5 cm. Three minor major complication developed during immediate post‐operative period. Surgery consisted thoracic wall resection in all cats. All animals survived procedure median time discharge was 3 days. survival benign 150 (case 5) 466 4) days, while malignant 105 550 days (cases 1 3, cases 6 8). Clinical Significance Hemangiosarcoma most represented this cohort Wide excision adjuvant chemotherapy is recommended hemangiosarcoma osteosarcoma, but prognosis remains guarded. Prognosis appears be fair other tumour types.