Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
Hello and what an interesting case. I wonder whether it is possible that the lump is in the skin - and of course, skin is mobile - which is what makes it seem to move around independently of the structures beneath? Misdiagnoses are of course possible, but I am in no position to suggest this either way for your cat, not being the vet in charge of his care and never having examined him. Rather, I think it is important to pin your vet down with the questions you are asking me: Is a soft tissue sarcoma still the most likely differential (possible diagnosis) in this case? Has anything happened to change your opinion? Would it be possible for you call the lab that diagnosed the sarcoma, and ask whether it is behaving as expected and then, if not, what to do next regarding the diagnosis? Could the lump be removed? Would you consent to my getting a second opinion on this case as I am interested in finding out more about it? And so on.
It is relatively common for a primary vet to organize second opinions on your behalf, with someone more experienced than themselves if need be.
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