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Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma (view source)
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===Biopsy===
===Biopsy===
*A deep biopsy specimen of the mass is required for a definitive diagnosis.
*A deep biopsy specimen of the mass is required for a definitive diagnosis
*Histology reveals an eosinophilic tissue infiltrate.
*Histology reveals an eosinophilic tissue infiltrate
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*'''Medical'''
**Control ectoparasites
**Diet trial and skin testing may be carried out to rule out food allergy and atopy
**Antibiotics if there is evidence of a bacterial infection
**Corticosteroid therapy if the patient is refractory to the above. Treatment should be tapered gradually once a response is seen then discontinued once signs have completely disappeared.
**Chlorambucil may be useful in resistent cases
*'''Surgical'''
**Surgical excision is required for large lesions that interfere with breathing or swallowing.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
*Good but the lesion can recur.
==References==
==References==