Clinical signs, treatments, and outcome in cats with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder: 20 cases (1990–2004)

Wilson, Heather M.; Chun, Ruthanne; Larson, Victoria S.; Kurzman, Ilene D.; Vail, David M.

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“…< Abdominal ultrasound (to include the entire lower urinary tract). 7 The above diagnostic baseline usually eliminates or confirms the presence of the following conditions: < Bacterial cystitis. < Urinary incontinence.…”

Section: Medical Evaluation Of Urinary House-soilingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behavior in Cats

Carney¹,

Sadek²,

Curtis

et al. 2014

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Rationale: These Guidelines have been developed by the American Association of FelinePractitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) as a resource for veterinary practitioners who want to better understand and manage the important clinical condition of house-soiling in their feline patients. The Guidelines offer straightforward, practical solutions that, in most cases, will help veterinarians and cat owners prevent, manage or entirely remediate feline house-soiling behavior. Evidence base: The Guidelines include scientifically documented information when it is available. However, because research is often lacking, some recommendations reflect the accumulated clinical experience of the authors. PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINESWe often hear the statistics: house-soiling is one of the most common feline behavior problems reported by cat owners and a major reason why owners relinquish cats to animal shelters.1 According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, shelters in the US euthanize 72% of relinquished cats, 2 many because of house-soiling behavior. If 4-9 million cats are euthanized every year, this could be more than 10,000 cats each day. Veterinarians can decrease this number by helping to correct this commonplace problem. With this goal in mind, we have developed the AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behavior in Cats (hereafter referred to as the Guidelines).The Guidelines provide clinicians with basic tools for educating cat owners about the prevention of house-soiling behavior. The Guidelines also apply the principles of the previously published AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines, 3 which describe the physical setting where a cat can thrive. Importantly, these current Guidelines elaborate on elimination behavior, describe and illustrate the cat's ideal litter box (also known as a litter tray), and discuss how it should be managed. While prevention of house-soiling is ideal, practitioners see many cats with pre-existing house-soiling behavior. The Guidelines explain that, even though the pathophysiology and behavioral etiology of house-soiling is often multifactorial, a thorough chronological history and a systematic diagnostic approach to this problem can be the key to developing an effective treatment plan. CONTENTSThe Guidelines offer straightforward, practical solutions for practitioners and cat owners to implement, but are not intended to be a comprehensive treatise on feline behavior. The Guidelines' authors recognize that feline house-soiling can be a complex problem. Although many cases are straightforward, individual cases can be challenging, sometimes frustrating, and occasionally beyond the expertise or experience of the general, primary care practitioner. In cases where an acceptable response does not occur within a timeframe mutually agreed upon by the veterinarian and client, consultation with a qualified behaviorist or internist is advisable.In most cases, the Guidelines will help veterinarians and cat...

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Section: Medical Evaluation Of Urinary House-soilingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…< Radiolucent uroliths and neoplasia. 7 If all diagnostic data are within normal limits, medical causes of house-soiling are unlikely. However, the patient could still have FIC because no diagnostic test is currently available for this condition.…”

Section: Medical Evaluation Of Urinary House-soilingmentioning

confidence: 99%

AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behavior in Cats

Carney¹,

Sadek²,

Curtis

et al. 2014

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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“…In animals, rare cases of suspected tumour tract implantation following abdominal FNA have been reported; there is a single case report involving a case of renal carcinoma (Livet et al 2016 ), but the majority of suspected needle tract implantations was suggestive of urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC) implantation in the abdominal wall following FNA of the bladder, urethra or prostate (Nyland et al 2002, Vignoli et al 2007, Wilson et al 2007,Higuchi et al 2013. UCCs (previously known as transitional cell carcinomas) are highly malignant and, so, the apparent higher risk of implantation with this tumour may be a reflection of its aggressive nature (Norris et al 1992, Meuten 2008, Higuchi et al 2013.…”

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“…The quality of samples obtained via urine cytology or traumatic catheterisation varies (Fulkerson & Knapp 2015 ), and urine samples are reported to be poorly sensitive for the diagnosis of neoplasia, with malignant cells detected in only 29 of 96 (30%) urinary sediments in dogs with bladder tumours (Norris et al 1992, Raskin & Meyer 2015. Bladder FNA is considered a relatively reliable method of diagnosing bladder tumours in both cats and dogs (Walker et al 1993, Wilson et al 2007, Wypij 2011. Bladder tumours were successfully diagnosed by FNA in 20 of 22 (91%) dogs and in 10 of 13 (77%) dogs using urethral wash methods (Norris et al 1992 ).…”

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Fine needle aspiration of abdominal organs: a review of current recommendations for achieving a diagnostic sample

Liffman

Courtman

2017

J of Small Animal Practice

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With the improved accessibility to ultrasound, fine needle aspiration of abdominal organs is now performed frequently in many veterinary practices. Despite this, there are many ‘unknowns’ as to the best method to produce a high‐quality sample. This report begins by highlighting recent literature on the risks and benefits of abdominal fine needle aspiration. It follows with recommendations about the equipment and method best suited to the procedure, including needle and syringe size and aspiration versus non‐aspiration techniques. Various smear preparations and laboratory submission requirements are also discussed. The final aspect of the review more specifically discusses fine needle aspiration of specific abdominal organs: the liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, urinary bladder, prostate and abdominal lymph nodes.

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“…In domestic cats, the most prevalent urinary tract tumors are lymphoma, especially those involving the kidney, nevertheless primary renal tumors are considered rare and aggressive neoplasms (Henry et al 1999, Wilson et al 2007. Primary epithelial tumors of the urinary tract include TCC and squamous cell carcinoma (Henry et al 1999).…”

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Transitional cell carcinoma of urinary bladder with metastasis in lumbar vertebrae and spinal cord compression in an ocelot(Leopardus pardalis)

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AbSTRACT.-Nakagaki K.Y.R., Lima P.A., Utiumi K.U., Pires M.A.M., Zanatta R., Boabaid F. This paper reports a case of nonpapillary and infiltrative transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the urinary bladder with metastasis of lumbar vertebrae and spinal cord compression in an adult female ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), from the Mato Grosso state, Brazil. The ocelot had pelvic limb paralysis and skin ulcers in the posterior region of the body and was submitted to euthanasia procedure. At necropsy was observed a multilobulated and irregular shaped, yellowish to white nodule in the urinary bladder. The nodule had a soft consistency and arised from the mucosa of the urinary bladder extending throughout the muscular layers and the serosa. Nodules of similar appearance infiltrating the vertebral column the at L6 and L7 vertebrae with corresponding spinal canal invasion were also observed. The histological evaluation showed epithelial neoplastic proliferation in the urinary bladder with characteristics of nonpapillary and infiltrative TCC, with positive immunohistochemical staining for pancytokeratin, and strong immunostaining for cytokeratin of low molecular weight, and weak or absent labeling for high molecular weight cytokeratin. This is the first report of TCC of urinary bladder in ocelot in Brazil.INDEX TERMS: Transitional cell carcinoma, urinary bladder, ocelot, Leopardus pardalis, epithelial neoplasia, urinary system, immunohistochemistry, cytokeratin, wild feline.

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Clinical signs, treatments, and outcome in cats with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder: 20 cases (1990–2004)

Cited by 78 publications

References 18 publications

AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behavior in Cats

AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behavior in Cats

Fine needle aspiration of abdominal organs: a review of current recommendations for achieving a diagnostic sample

Transitional cell carcinoma of urinary bladder with metastasis in lumbar vertebrae and spinal cord compression in an ocelot(Leopardus pardalis)

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