Difference between revisions of "Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma"
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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| + | *Peripheral blood eosinophilia may be present | ||
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===Biopsy=== | ===Biopsy=== | ||
| − | + | *A deep biopsy specimen of the mass is required for a definitive diagnosis. | |
| + | *Histology reveals an eosinophilic tissue infiltrate. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 18 August 2009
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Typical Signalment
- More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years)
- More common in females than males
Description
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three lesions:
- Eosinophilic ulcer - on lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats.
- Eosinophilic plaque - on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen.
- Eosinophilic granuloma - 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.
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.
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.
Clinical Signs
- dysphagia
- halitosis
- +/- anorexia
Laboratory tests
- Peripheral blood eosinophilia may be present
Biopsy
- A deep biopsy specimen of the mass is required for a definitive diagnosis.
- Histology reveals an eosinophilic tissue infiltrate.