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===Description===
 
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==Typical Signalment==
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*More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years)
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*More common in females than males
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==Description==
   
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three lesions:
 
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three lesions:
#Eosinophilic ulcer - on lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats.
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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.
#Eosinophilic plaque - on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen.
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#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.  
 
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.
 
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.
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=== Signalment===
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More commonly found in young cats (2-6 years)
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More common in females than males
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
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