Chemotherapy associated with cryosurgery in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in a female: Case report

Authors

  • Ciro Carvalho FAPAL- Faculdade de Palmas / UNYLEYA EDUCACIONAL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n02a1034.1-5

Keywords:

Cryosurgery, carboplatin, carcinoma, feline

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant neoplasm that affects the epidermis, in cats the incidence is higher in animals with fair or depigmented skin, affecting the ears, flat nasal, eyelids and eyes. It is a locally aggressive tumor with a low metastasis rate. Diagnosis is based on clinical and laboratory tests. This report aims to describe a case of squamous cell carcinoma in a feline, treated at a private veterinary clinic in the city of Palmas, Tocantins, highlighting the use of chemotherapy associated with cryosurgery as a promising treatment for this pathology.

Published

2022-03-06

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Chemotherapy associated with cryosurgery in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in a female: Case report. (2022). Pubvet, 16(02). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n02a1034.1-5