Cryosurgery in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in a cat: case report

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Maryna Lança Vilia Alberto
Juliana da Silva Bonfante
Mariana Ramos Andrade Beraldo
Maria Lúcia Martucci Torres
Lívia Maria de Souza Rocha

Abstract

In feline species, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can affect subcutaneous tissue, skin, and mucocutaneous junctions. Its etiology is still little known, but is associated with ultraviolet radiation exposition and low tissue keratinization. The lesions present inflammatory and proliferative characteristics, often friable and with crusts formation. The diagnosis can be obtained by fine needle aspiration cytology or local biopsy. The treatment performed with cryosurgery procedure presents a good scarring response. This report describes SCC cryosurgery treatment in a male, 10-year-old feline. 

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ALBERTO, M. L. V.; BONFANTE, J. DA S.; BERALDO, M. R. A.; TORRES, M. L. M.; ROCHA, L. M. DE S. Cryosurgery in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in a cat: case report. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 15, n. 2, p. 68-74, 11 Dec. 2017.
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VETERINARY SURGERY