When a Tiny Lump is No Small Matte Lessons from Angun’s Case

It is a well-known fact that as pets reach the age of 7, they enter their senior years, and the risk of complications like cancer increases significantly.

Meet 'Angun,' an 8-year-old cat who visited us with rough, bruised-looking lumps on both ears. Initially, her owner thought they were just age-related warts. However, when Angun began vomiting and fainting, her owner rushed her to see Dr. Praew, our dermatologist. A fine-needle aspiration (FNA) was performed, initially suggesting a Low-Grade Mast Cell Tumor.

To check for internal spread, Dr. Nan, our surgical and ultrasound specialist, performed a comprehensive scan, which fortunately showed no further tumors. Dr. Nan proceeded with surgery to remove the lumps and sent the tissue for a full histopathology report. This definitive test revealed a more aggressive High-Grade Mast Cell Tumor, explaining Angun's systemic symptoms like vomiting. This case highlights why every small lump deserves expert attention and a thorough diagnostic approach.