Carcinoma espinocelular em felinos domésticos : relato de caso

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe a case of a feline mongrel, with nine years of age, destructive lesion of the entire nasal cartilage, which was served in the Veterinary Polyclinic Pedron during Supervised. By overt clinical signs and results of examinations were given the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. This disease is a malignant tumor of keratinocytes, quite common in fair-skinned cats, which are more sensitive to solar radiation. The etiology is by excess sun exposure and is most evident in middle-aged or elderly animals. The diagnosis in addition to clinical examination is done through collection of material, laboratory analysis, treatment is done through chemotherapy, and the most recommended is the attempt to remove the greatest amount of affected tissue, ensuring a favorable prognosis and an acceptable quality of life.