Apocrine gland adenocarcinoma in a persian cat remission with homeopathic treatment: case report

ABSTRACT

Apocrine gland carcinomas are rare malignant neoplasms that occur in cats. Available treatment is surgical, would lead to total ablation of the external acoustic meatus and usually recurrent [1,2].Methodology:In December 2020, a homeopathic consultation of the feline, male, Persian, 13 years old, a history of the disease was reported, which started in 2015, adding up to six recurrences of tumor processes in the eyelids and recent formation in the left ear canal.The result of the histopathological examination confirmed apocrine adenocarcinoma.Prior to homeopathic treatment, tumors recurred despite surgical interventions and prophylactic treatment with trichloracetic acid.However, remaining formations were noted in the eyelids and ear canal. It has a rounded blackened shape in the upper right eyelid measuring 0.4 cm and the lower 0.2 cm, round. In the left ear canal, around 1.6 cm, in addition to 4 points scattered in the ear folds. Homeopathic treatment was started for two months with Arsenicum album30 cH, twice a day; Carcinosinum 200 cH, once a day, and complex containing Avena sativa4 cH, Echinacea angustifolia4 cH, Conium maculatum6 cH, Thuja officinalis6 cH and Silicea terra6 cH, four times a day. Every two months, the clinical picturewas reassessed, potenciesand frequencies readjusted.In a few months,there was complete remission of the tumor, recovery of welfare, and improvement in mood and appetite. The free and informed consent term was signed. There was no recurrence of tumors until May2022. Conclusion:This study proved to be effective, documented with photos and exams. Approaching a rare case may provide a new therapeutic possibility. The credibility of quality homeopathic case reports has been increasing due to methodological requirements using tools developed in recent studies.