Professional paper

Post-vaccinal fibrosarcoma in a cat

Doroteja Huber orcid.org/0000-0003-2360-2904 ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ana Beck ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Post-vaccinal fibrosarcoma is a highly malignant tumour of fibroblast origin. The development of this tumour is associated with malignant alteration of fibroblasts, caused by chronic inflammation. The most common causes of chronic inflammation in these cases are rabies or feline leukaemia virus vaccines. Postvaccinal fibrosarcoma is characterised by rapid and radial growth, which necessitates early excision with broad and deep margins. With tight margins, relapse is common, with the development of a more malignant version of the primary tumour. This requires repeated surgery and causes reduced life quality of the cat, often leading to euthanasia. We present a case of the correct excision of a post-vaccinal fibrosarcoma in a cat, with a short review of current knowledge about aetiology and morphology, and treatment options.

Keywords

feline post-vaccinal fibrosarcoma; histopathological diagnosis; vaccinal adjuvant; chronic inflammation; prevention protocol

Hrčak ID:

231420

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/231420

Publication date:

14.12.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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