Mastocitoma cutâneo canino: aspectos clínico-cirúrgicos

Abstract

Mast cell tumors are defined as an excessive proliferation of mast cells, which originates in the dermis, one of the most common canine skin câncer type. Often appears in hind limbs, abdomen, chest and head. It occurs mainly in average dogs from 8 years. It is multifactorial and varied incidence, with commom occurrence in breeds as Boxer and Bull terrier. The definitive diagnosis can be achieved by cytological exame, although only histopathology is able to determine the grading. The grading is determined by Patnaik method, which classified the cancer in grade I, II and III, based on described histomorphologic features. The behavior of mast cell tumors makes it difficult to predict prognosis. The most appropriate treatment is established by histopathological classification associating it with the overall clinical Picture. Thus, improve the quality of life and increasing animal survival time. This study aimed to a brief review of the main clinical and surgical aspects involving cutaneous mast cell tumor in canine regarding the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, therapeutic management and prognosis.