Síndrome hepatocutânea em um cão: relato de caso

Abstract

Hepatocutaneous syndrome is an uncommon disease in dogs, which systemic disorders reflect on dermatopathies in affected animals. The skin lesions observed can be very variable, but, footpad hyperkeratosis is a very consistent sign. The diagnosis is based on clinical presentation, complementary tests and skin biopsy, which is the definitive test to confirm the disease. This paper aims to report the case of a canine diagnosed with hepatocutaneous syndrome, moreover discuss the treatment alternatives. The prognosis is poor, however, it prefers to use early therapy in order to give patient’s quality of life.