Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with painful purple sore on foot pad treated with topical
By Accard, Adrien et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2026·Dermatology Department, France·View original on PubMed →
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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.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female cat had a painful, purple sore on her foot pad 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 heal the sore and prevent it from coming back. The cat is now doing well without any further issues.
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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 PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42086328/