Análisis e interpretación de factores pronósticos en gatos con carcinoma de células escamosas en un centro oncológico de Bogotá

This study was conducted with the aim of collecting prognostic factors and evaluating clinical and paraclinical parameters in felines diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) over a period of two years (2020-2022). SCC is the most common malignant skin tumor in cats and is considered to have a multifactorial origin, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, breed, and the cat's habitat being the main risk factors. The analysis included variables related to laboratory tests (complete blood count and blood chemistry), as well as the location and type of lesions, assessing their impact on survival. Regarding the results, a higher incidence of leukocytosis (p=0.0127) and neutrophilia (p=0.0070) was observed, while thrombocytosis was more prevalent in the affected population (n=37). The most frequent lesions were crusts (n=52) and ulcers (n=63), particularly in the nasal plane (p=0.0185). Additionally, the Feline Grimace Scale was used to measure pain, finding that cats with scores above 4 action units showed a significant correlation with the disease prognosis (p=0.0024). The findings suggest that the combination of hematological factors, lesion location, and the presence of pain may be determinants in the prognosis and survival of felines affected by SCC.