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==Description==

Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three types of lesions:

 

# Eosinophilic ulcer which present as a well circumscribed, erythematous ulcer on the lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats  

# [[Eosinophilic Plaques|Eosinophilic plaques]] which present as raised erythematous lesions on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen  

 

# Eosinophilic granuloma which present on the posterior aspect of the rear legs of young cats and also found on the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]], [[Hard Palate|hard palate]] and oral mucosa.

== Description ==

 

Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three types of lesions:  

 

#Eosinophilic ulcer which present as a well circumscribed, erythematous ulcer on the lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats  

#[[Eosinophilic Plaques|Eosinophilic plaques]] which present as raised erythematous lesions on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen  

#Eosinophilic granuloma which present on the posterior aspect of the rear legs of young cats and also found on the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]], [[Hard Palate|hard palate]] and oral mucosa.

Eosinophilic granulomas of the '''oral cavity''' appear as '''yellow/pink raised linear lesions'''. They can also occur on the soft palate, or the base of the tongue. Cats with eosinophilic lesions of the mouth often have concurrent skin lesions.  

Eosinophilic granulomas of the '''oral cavity''' appear as '''yellow/pink raised linear lesions'''. They can also occur on the soft palate, or the base of the tongue. Cats with eosinophilic lesions of the mouth often have concurrent skin lesions.  

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the patient is refractory to the above [[Steroids|Corticosteroid]] should be administered. Treatment should be tapered gradually once a response is seen then discontinued once signs have completely disappeared.  

Chlorambucil may also be useful in resistant cases.  

More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years) and also more common in females than males.

An ulcerated mass may be found at the base of the tongue or on the hard palate, the glossopalatine arches or anywhere else in the mouth as described above.

Surgical excision is required for large lesions that interfere with breathing or swallowing.  

Depending on site of lesion can include dysphagia,halitosis and anorexia.

==Treatment==

== Prognosis ==

If the patient is refractory to the above [[Steroids|Corticosteroid]] should be administered. Treatment should be tapered gradually once a response is seen then discontinued once signs have completely disappeared.

Good but the lesion can recur.  

==Literature Search==

== Literature Search ==

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<br> Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation). <br><br><br> [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28%22Eosinophilic+Granuloma%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22Rodent+ulcer%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22Eosinophilic+ulcer%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22Eosinophilic+plaques%22%29%29+AND+od%3A%28cats%29 Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma publications]  

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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28%22Eosinophilic+Granuloma%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22Rodent+ulcer%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22Eosinophilic+ulcer%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22Eosinophilic+plaques%22%29%29+AND+od%3A%28cats%29 Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma publications]

Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry'''(3rd Edition) ''BSAVA''

*Involves cats, dogs, horses

*Often involved in reaction to parasites, foreigh bodies or mas cell tumours

**Papules, nodules, plaques, ulcers in skin

**Fragments of degenerated collagen surrounded by eosinophils and macrophages

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[[Category:Allergic Skin Diseases]]