Eccrine adenocarcinoma of the footpads in 2 cats

Can Vet J. 2000 May;41(5):401-3.

Abstract

Adenocarcinoma of sweat glands of the footpads was diagnosed in 2 cats. Clinical signs included lameness and swelling of multiple digits. Pulmonary metastasis was detected in one case. Diagnosis was based on histopathological and immunohistochemical findings. Eccrine adenocarcinoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of footpads lesions in aged cats.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / pathology*
  • Cats
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eccrine Glands / pathology*
  • Foot / pathology
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lameness, Animal / etiology
  • Male
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / veterinary*