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===Description===
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==Description==
 
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three types of lesions:
 
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three types of lesions:
 
1)Eosinophilic ulcer which present as a well circumscribed, erythematous ulcer on the lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats. 2)Eosinophilic plaques which present as raised erythematous lesions on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen. or 3)Eosinophilic granuloma which present on the posterior aspect of the rear legs of young cats and also found on the tongue, palate and oral mucosa.
 
1)Eosinophilic ulcer which present as a well circumscribed, erythematous ulcer on the lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats. 2)Eosinophilic plaques which present as raised erythematous lesions on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen. or 3)Eosinophilic granuloma which present on the posterior aspect of the rear legs of young cats and also found on the tongue, palate and oral mucosa.
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The cause of feline eosinophilic granuloma is unknown but it has been associated with food and insect bite allergies, atopy, immunosuppression, bacteral and viral infections.
 
The cause of feline eosinophilic granuloma is unknown but it has been associated with food and insect bite allergies, atopy, immunosuppression, bacteral and viral infections.
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More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years) and also more common in females than males.
 
More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years) and also more common in females than males.
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Additionally biopsies can be undertaken and a definite diagnosis can be made following histology.
 
Additionally biopsies can be undertaken and a definite diagnosis can be made following histology.
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===Clinical Signs===
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*dysphagia
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Include dysphagia,halitosis and anorexia.
*halitosis
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*+/- anorexia
      
===Laboratory tests===
 
===Laboratory tests===
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