TUMOR SARCÓIDE EM EQUINOS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Equine sarcoid is the most common cutaneous neoplasm in equids, characterized by locally aggressive behavior and a high recurrence rate. Its etiology is multifactorial, primarily involving infection by bovine papillomavirus (BPV), along with genetic predisposition and failures in the immune response. Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation, histopathological examination, and, more recently, molecular techniques such as PCR. This study aimed to review, based on updated scientific literature, the main therapeutic approaches used in the treatment of equine sarcoid. The analysis revealed that there is no treatment currently considered a gold standard. Surgical excision is widely used and often combined with adjuvant therapies such as autologous implants, antiviral agents, and cryotherapy. It is concluded that the management of equine sarcoid remains a clinical challenge, requiring individualized approaches and continuous research to improve therapeutic protocols