A Case of Long-Term Survival in Feline Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Endoscopic Resection and Toceranib combined with Meloxicam.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 12-year-old spayed female cat was presented with a 3-month history of anorexia, dysphagia, weight loss, vomiting, and regurgitation.Computed tomography and endoscopy revealed a neoplastic lesion obstructing the esophageal lumen and cauliflower-like masses adjacent to the heart.Histopathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma.The cat underwent endoscopic tumor debulking and chemotherapy with toceranib (7.5mg/cat, p.o., EOD or thrice weekly) combined with meloxicam (0.17-0.35mg/kg, p.o., SID).After 67 days, the neoplastic lesions had regressed significantly, and by the 190th day, the cat remained healthy.Balloon dilation was performed several times due to esophageal stricture.
Authors: Yuta Hashimoto, Yukai Murata, Yugo Mitani, Katsuhiro Gamou
Language: English
Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409874867