Successful treatment of nasal planum haemangiosarcoma using electrochemotherapy in a cat
Abstract Haemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a malignant neoplasm originating from vascular endothelium. Its occurrence on the feline nasal planum is uncommon, with ultraviolet radiation considered a potential aetiologic factor. This case report highlights this unusual tumour's location and presents electrochemotherapy (ECT) as a novel and effective treatment. The cat received a single session of ECT with systemic bleomycin, resulting in complete tumour remission within 6 weeks. The patient was monitored for 236 days without recurrence of the treated lesion. During follow‐up, a cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and another dermal HSA developed at different sites; both were successfully treated with the same ECT protocol. ECT demonstrated effectiveness in treating nasal planum HSA in cats, offering a promising option for managing this less common presentation. Long‐term monitoring is advised, as additional lesions may develop in areas exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
Authors
- Ana Paula Gárate
- André Gustavo Alves Holanda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5996-0503)
- Júlia Maria Matera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8349-1340)
- Genilson Fernandes de Queiroz
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Record Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.70358
- Primary Topic
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00