Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the cornea in French Bulldog: case report

Background: Corneal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is considered as a rare condition in dogs and our aim is to report a case of the disease in French Bulldog and discus the factors leading to development of it. Misdiagnosing of SCC can potentially delay treatment and increase morbidity Case presentation: A 2.6-year-old French Bulldog, with growing, nonpainful mass on the left eye was examined in University veterinary hospital of Trakia university in Stara Zagora. During the examination, a brown mass located on 6 o’clock with oval shape and diameter 4 mm, affection 20% of the cornea, was suspected as squamous cell carcinoma. A clinical examination showed no evidence of metastases and superficial keratectomy with further conjunctival flap were made and the mass was histologically examined and conformed the clinical diagnose. After 6 months from the surgery, there is no evidence of local or general metastasis. Conclusion: surgical treatment must be considered the best therapeutic approach for ocular SCC in dogs even it is rare diagnosis.