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- - A 9-year-old neutered male cat had a subcutaneous mass on its neck, which was surgically removed, revealing a microchip within the tumor.
- - Histological analysis showed it was a feline postinjection sarcoma, but the cat never had injections at that site, raising concerns about microchip-related tumors.
- - This case is the first reported instance of a microchip-associated fibrosarcoma in a cat, emphasizing the importance of following vaccination guidelines to avoid such complications.
Article Abstract
A 9-year-old, neutered male cat was presented for a subcutaneous mass on the neck. After surgical removal of the mass, a pet identification microchip was found within the tumour. Histological examination of the mass revealed typical features of the feline postinjection sarcoma. The cat had never received injections at the tumour site; all routine vaccinations were administered in the hindlimbs. Few cases of sarcomas developing at the site of microchip application have been reported in animals, although the contributory role of vaccine administrations has not been ruled out. This is the first report of a microchip-associated fibrosarcoma in a cat. Adherence to American Association of Feline Practitioners vaccination guidelines, avoiding the interscapular area, enabled confirmation of the definitive aetiology of the neoplasia.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2011.00975.x | DOI Listing |
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