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Exploring the complexities of melanocytic tumors in cats, it's intriguing to see how these conditions manifest on the skin and digits. An important read for pet parents keen on understanding skin health.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/skin/c_ct_melanocytic_tumors_skin_digit
#CatHealth #MelanocyticTumors #PetCareKnowledge
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/skin/c_ct_melanocytic_tumors_skin_digit
#CatHealth #MelanocyticTumors #PetCareKnowledge
Exploring the complexities of melanocytic tumors in cats, it's intriguing to see how these conditions manifest on the skin and digits. An important read for pet parents keen on understanding skin health.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/skin/c_ct_melanocytic_tumors_skin_digit
#CatHealth #MelanocyticTumors #PetCareKnowledge
%20in%20Cats%22,%22inLanguage%22:%22en-US%22,%22isFamilyFriendly%22:%22True%22,%22articleSection%22:%22Skin%22,%22thumbnailUrl%22:%22%22,%22image%22:%7B%22@type%22:%22ImageObject%22,%22url%22:%22%22%7D,%22author%22:%7B%22@type%22:%22Person%22,%22name%22:%22PetMD%20Editorial%22,%22url%22:%22https:%5C/%5C/www.petmd.com%5C/author%5C/tierischgut%22%7D,%22keywords%22:%22Cat,%20Cancer,%20Skin%20health%22,%22publisher%22:%7B%22@type%22:%22Organization%22,%22name%22:%22PetMD%22,%22logo%22:%7B%22@type%22:%22ImageObject%22,%22url%22:%22https:%5C/%5C/www.petmd.com%5C/images%5C/petmd_logo.png%22%7D,%22url%22:%22https:%5C/%5C/www.petmd.com%22%7D,%22mainEntityOfPage%22:%7B%22@type%22:%22WebPage%22,%22@id%22:%22https:%5C/%5C/www.petmd.com%5C/cat%5C/conditions%5C/skin%5C/c_ct_melanocytic_tumors_skin_digit%22%7D,%22datePublished%22:%222009-12-08T09:03:41-05:00%22,%22dateModified%22:%222022-08-24T14:46:00-04:00%22,%22description%22:%22Melanocytic%20tumors%20are%20benign%20or%20cancerous%20growths,%20arising%20from%20melanocytes%20(pigment-producing%20skin%20cells)%20and%20melanoblasts%20(melanin-producing%20cells%20that%20develop%20or%20mature%20into%20melanocytes).%22,%22articleBody%22:%22Melanocytic%20Tumors%20of%20the%20Skin%20and%20Digits%20in%20Cats%20Melanocytic%20tumors%20are%20benign%20or%20cancerous%20growths,%20arising%20from%20melanocytes%20(pigment-producing%20skin%20cells)%20and%20melanoblasts%20(melanin-producing%20cells%20that%20develop%20or%20mature%20into%20melanocytes).%20These%20tumors%20do%20not%20seem%20to%20have%20a%20genetic%20basis;%20however,%20cat%20ages%208%20to%2014%20seem%20to%20have%20a%20predilection%20to%20the%20condition.%20In%20addition,%20melanocytic%20tumors%20can%20be%20found%20in%20both%20dogs%20and%20cats.%20If%20you%20would%20like%20to%20learn%20more%20about%20this%20condition%20affects%20dogs,%20please%20visit%20this%20page%20in%20the%20PetMD%20health%20library.%20Symptoms%20and%20Types%20Melanocytic%20tumors%20may%20develop%20anywhere%20on%20a%20cat's%20body,%20though%20it%20is%20more%20common%20on%20the%20head,%20toes%20(digits),%20ear,%20and%20nose.%20Depending%20on%20the%20location%20of%20the%20lesion,%20they%20may%20be%20pigmented%20or%20non-pigmented.%20Additionally,%20lymph%20nodes%20near%20the%20affected%20area%20may%20become%20enlarged.%20These%20masses%20may%20develop%20slowly%20or%20rapidly,%20but%20in%20advance%20stages%20of%20the%20disease,%20the%20cat%20may%20have%20trouble%20breathing%20or%20make%20harsh%20lung%20sounds%20due%20to%20the%20spread%20of%20the%20cancer%20into%20the%20lungs.%20Furthermore,%20if%20the%20masses%20have%20spread%20to%20a%20limb,%20the%20cat%20may%20appear%20lame%20or%20have%20difficulty%20walking.%20Causes%20The%20cause%20of%20melanocytic%20tumors%20in%20cats%20is%20currently%20unknown.%20Diagnosis%20Cell%20examination%20and%20special%20stains%20may%20distinguish%20amelanotic%20melanoma%20from%20poorly%20differentiated%20mast%20cell%20tumors,%20lymphoma,%20and%20carcinoma.%20Your%20veterinarian%20may%20also%20X-ray%20the%20affected%20area%20to%20determine%20if%20the%20underlying%20bone%20has%20been%20compromised,%20especially%20if%20the%20growth%20is%20one%20a%20toe%20(or%20digit).%20Treatment%20Depending%20on%20the%20severity%20and%20location%20of%20the%20tumor,%20your%20veterinarian%20may%20need%20to%20surgically%20remove%20it.%20He%20or%20she%20may%20also%20recommend%20chemotherapy%20if%20surgical%20removal%20is%20incomplete%20or%20if%20the%20cancer%20has%20spread%20to%20other%20vital%20organs.%20Living%20and%20Management%20Because%20early%20detection%20of%20recurrence%20is%20crucial,%20your%20veterinarian%20will%20recommend%20regular%20followup%20exams%20subsequent%20to%20the%20surgery%20(every%20three%20months%20for%2024%20months).%20However,%20it%20is%20important%20that%20you%20bring%20the%20cat%20back%20to%20veterinarian%20immediately%20if%20you%20suspect%20the%20mass%20has%20returned.%22%7D){kind=logo}
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