Carcinoma de células escamosas em felinos: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Cutaneous neoplasms have a high incidence in the clinical routine of small animals, so the in-depth study of this class of tumors is essential. In the feline species, it refers to a predisposition for the appearance of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), mainly affecting areas of hairy rarefaction, hypopigmented or depigmented. Environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation, genetic and infectious factors are related to the appearance of this neoplasm, which has an aggressive behavior locally and is very progressive if not diagnosed and treated early. In this way, we highlight the importance of recognizing its most characteristic macroscopic aspects as well as diagnostic tools for early diagnosis and a better prognosis or a better quality of life for animals.