Osteocondromatose esquelética e extraesquelética em felino: relato de caso
Osteocondromatose esquelética e extraesquelética em felino: relato de caso
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.4872507034
Palavras-chave: Gato, Exostose osteocartilaginosa, Radiografia
Keywords: Cat, Osteocartilaginous exostosis, Radiograph
Abstract: Osteochondromatosis is a benign neoplasm characterized by the presence of nodules on the bone surface. In felines, the condition may be associated with the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and genetic mutations. This study aims to report the case of a two-year-old cat diagnosed with skeletal and extraskeletal osteochondromatosis. The feline presented initial signs of cachexia, hyporexia, dehydration and increased bone volume in several regions. Radiographs revealed sclerotic and amorphous proliferative structures disseminated throughout the body. Initial treatment included doxycycline and prednisolone. After thirty days, the animal showed clinical improvement, but the neoformations continued to evolve negatively, compromising the animal's quality of life. Due to the unfavorable prognosis, the animal was euthanized. This condition is more evident in young felines, with no gender predisposition. The disease may be related to FeLV, but there are cases of felines that are negative for the virus. Advanced imaging techniques may be useful for evaluation and surgical planning. The disease is rare in felines and diagnosis can be made through history, physical examination and radiographs in cases where histopathological diagnosis cannot be established. The prognosis varies from reserved to unfavorable, even after surgical resection of the bone neoformations.
- Adriano Silvio Neto