Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with painful purple sore on foot pad treated with topical
By Adrien Accard et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology (Print)·2026·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: A Case of Slow Progressive Cutaneous Angiomatosis on a Cat Metatarsal Pad Treated by a Topical Beta‐Blocker
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female cat had a painful, purple sore on her foot that was causing ulceration. After examining the sore, the vet found it was a rare type of skin growth that wasn't cancerous. To treat it, they applied a topical beta-blocker, which helped prevent the sore from coming back. The cat's condition improved, and she was more comfortable afterward.
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Abstract
A 5‐year‐old female cat presented with a purple depressed lesion on a metatarsal pad inducing ulceration and pain. Histopathological results revealed a non‐neoplastic vascular proliferation, a rare condition in cats. Topical beta‐blocker successfully prevented recurrence of ulceration. This case highlights the emerging use of topical beta‐blockers in both veterinary and human dermatology.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/13188c347572a7f1a289f42a988c974701f530f8