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The clinical signs and histopathology in this cat are typical of pemphigus foliaceous.

The clinical signs and histopathology in this cat are typical of pemphigus foliaceous.

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|l1=Pemphigus Foliaceus

|q2=What is its cause and how should it be treated?

|q2=What is its cause and how should it be treated?

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However, these are relatively superficial in the epidermis and are very fragile, so are rarely seen. <br><br>

However, these are relatively superficial in the epidermis and are very fragile, so are rarely seen. <br><br>

Erosions and ulcers with crusting and exudation are therefore the common signs. Cytology of exudate may be helpful diagnostically as it may reveal the rounded acantholytic keratinocytes typical of the disease, and immunofluorescence can be used to demonstrate the deposition of antibodies in the lesions.

Erosions and ulcers with crusting and exudation are therefore the common signs. Cytology of exudate may be helpful diagnostically as it may reveal the rounded acantholytic keratinocytes typical of the disease, and immunofluorescence can be used to demonstrate the deposition of antibodies in the lesions.

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|l2=Pemphigus Foliaceus

|q3=What is the prognosis for the cat?

|q3=What is the prognosis for the cat?

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Glucocorticoids are the treatment of choice (e.g. 2–4 mg/kg/day oral prednisolone, followed by a reducing dose when in remission). <br><br>

Glucocorticoids are the treatment of choice (e.g. 2–4 mg/kg/day oral prednisolone, followed by a reducing dose when in remission). <br><br>

If glucocorticoid-sparing therapy is needed, chlorambucil often produces good results.

If glucocorticoid-sparing therapy is needed, chlorambucil often produces good results.

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|l3=Pemphigus Foliaceus#Treatment

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