Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin squamous cell cancer in cats - signs and treatment
By Murphy, Suzanne·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·Head of Oncology, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the cat: current understanding and treatment approaches.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A light-colored cat with a non-healing scab on its ear was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin tumor. While small lesions on the nose or eyelids can be treated easily, more advanced cases like this one can be harder to manage and may affect the cat's appearance. Treatment options vary depending on the stage of the tumor, and it's important for pet owners to consult with their veterinarian for the best approach. Early detection and treatment can improve outcomes for cats with this condition.
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Abstract
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a tumour that commonly involves the skin or oral cavity and is, therefore, an important differential diagnosis for any cutaneous lesion(s), especially any non-healing scabbing lesions on the eyelids, nasal planum or ears of light-coloured cats. CLINICAL CHALLENGES: Superficial lesions of the nasal planum, discrete small eyelid lesions and lesions on the tips of pinnae are relatively easily treated, but higher stage lesions are more challenging to manage and may compromise the cosmetic appearance of the cat. AUDIENCE: This review article is aimed at all veterinary practitioners that see cats. EVIDENCE BASE: The review summarises the peer-reviewed literature relating to our understanding of feline cutaneous SCC. Unfortunately, the literature is limited and in need of updating in areas.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23603503/