Pododermatite plasmocitária felina – Revisão de literatura

Abstract

Feline plasma cell pododermatitis, although considered a rare disease in routine veterinary care, is a well-recognized condition in the feline species. The disease is initially characterized by spongy and painless swelling of the pads, the most commonly affected being metacarpal and metatarsal. This swelling is usually accompanied by scaling, erythema and appearance of whitish striae, without alteration of the normal symmetry of the pads. In chronic cases, ulceration and bleeding are usually seen at the affected site, causing pain, licking, lameness and, in many cases, reluctance to move. The diagnosis is confirmed by histopathological examination, in which changes characteristic of the disease can be observed. Due to the relative lack of published information about this condition, this study aims to perform a literature review on the main aspects of feline plasma cell pododermatitis, alerting the veterinarian about its occurrence and importance of its correct diagnosis.