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An emergency temporary tracheostomy was performed for airway stabilization, and subsequent punch biopsy of the laryngeal lesion was most consistent with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Hypofractionated palliative radiation therapy (6\u202fGy\u202f\u00d7\u202f6 fractions; total dose 36\u202fGy) was initiated to address the obstructive mass. Progressive tumor shrinkage was observed during treatment, and by the fourth fraction the tracheostomy tube was successfully removed without recurrence of airway obstruction. Follow-up CT 17\u202fdays after radiation therapy initiation showed no visible laryngeal lesion, and no respiratory signs or airway obstruction recurred before the cat died on day 27 following clinically suspected systemic disease progression. 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