Osteochondromatosis refers to benign proliferations of cartilaginous tissue ocurring in bones with endochondral development. This condition may be solitary or multiple and, in this case, is known as Multiple Cartilaginous Exostosis (MCE). In felines, usually occurs in adult animals and has progressive development. This disease can be silent until vital structures are not affected. No treatment is known in cats because of the high risk of recidives. This report shows the success of hemilaminectomy in the treatment of vertebral osteochondromatosis in a cat.
multiple cartilaginous exostosis; terapy; feline