Eccrine adenocarcinoma of the footpads in 2 cats

Authors
Fuentealba, IC Illanes, OG Haines, DM
Citation
Ic. Fuentealba et al., Eccrine adenocarcinoma of the footpads in 2 cats, CAN VET J, 41(5), 2000, pp. 401-403
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL-REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE
ISSN journal
00085286 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
401 - 403
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-5286(200005)41:5<401:EAOTFI>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Adenocarcinoma of sweat glands of the footpads was diagnosed in 2 cats. Cli nical signs included lameness and swelling of multiple digits. Pulmonary me tastasis was detected in one case. Diagnosis was based on histopathological and immunohistochemical findings. Eccrine adenocarcinoma should be include d in the differential diagnosis of footpads lesions in aged cats.