Intestinal adenocarcinoma
Intestinal adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor of the glandular lining of the intestine and the most common non-lymphoid intestinal cancer of cats. It tends to form a constricting mass, usually in the small intestine, causing obstruction. Siamese cats are over-represented. It is often advanced at diagnosis but surgery can extend survival.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Neoplasia
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Gastrointestinal, Intestine
- Affected species:
- CAT
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 2D40
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes intestinal adenocarcinoma as the common non-lymphoid intestinal tumor of cats with Siamese predisposition.
- Cornell University CVM — Notes intestinal adenocarcinoma as a malignant obstructing gut tumor in older cats.
- ICD-11
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