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===Description===

===Description===

Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three lesions:

Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three types of lesions:

1)Eosinophilic ulcer which present on the lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats. 2)Eosinophilic plaque which present 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.

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

=== Signalment===

=== Signalment===

More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years)

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

More common in females than males

 

 

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

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.

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.

Additionally biopsies can be undertaken and a definite diagnosis can be made following histology.

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

*dysphagia

*dysphagia

*halitosis

*halitosis