Difference between revisions of "Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three lesions:
 
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex includes three lesions:
#Indolent ulcer
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#Indolent ulcer - on lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats.
#Eosinophilic plaque
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#Eosinophilic plaque - on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen.
#Linear granuloma
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#Linear granuloma -  on the posterior aspect of the rear legs of young cats and also found on the tongue, palate and oral mucosa.
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
  

Revision as of 12:16, 18 August 2009



Category:WikiClinical FelineCow

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:

  1. Indolent ulcer - on lip or oral mucosa of middle-aged cats.
  2. Eosinophilic plaque - on the skin of the medial thighs and abdomen.
  3. Linear granuloma - on the posterior aspect of the rear legs of young cats and also found on the tongue, palate and oral mucosa.

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

Diagnostic Imaging

Biopsy

Treatment

Prognosis

References