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Sarcoma resembling a feline injection site sarcoma along the scar of previous forequarter amputation for the treatment of distal humeral osteosarcoma in a cat

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 9‐year‐old, male, neutered, domestic shorthair cat underwent a right forequarter amputation for osteoblastic osteosarcoma of the distal humerus. Seven months post‐operatively, the cat was reassessed for a firm, semi‐fixed mass along the surgical scar. Computed tomography revealed a right‐sided mass involving the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis muscles. Incisional biopsy revealed a monomorphic population of mesenchymal cells consistent with a sarcoma. A wide surgical excision of the mass was performed. Histopathology revealed a high‐grade sarcoma that could not be differentiated from a feline injection site sarcoma. No evidence of osteoid formation was noted. Five months post‐operatively, a firm, 1.5 cm mass along the incision site and a new 2.8 × 7.1 cm mass in the right medial inguinal region were noted. Cytology of the inguinal mass identified mesenchymal cells. Due to suspected recurrence and development of a second mass, palliative care was elected.

Source: Veterinary Record Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.70013

Authors: Jocosa Yasenchack, Laura E. Selmic, Janis Lapsley, Ryan Jennings, Hunter Piegols

Institution: The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,480