Dermatophytosis and papular eosinophilic/mastocytic dermatitis (urticaria pigmentosa-like dermatitis) in three Devon Rex cats
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2012
Citazione:
Dermatophytosis and papular eosinophilic/mastocytic dermatitis (urticaria pigmentosa-like dermatitis) in three Devon Rex cats / S. Colombo, F. Scarampella, L. Ordeix, P. Roccabianca. - In: JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY. - ISSN 1098-612X. - 14:7(2012 Jul), pp. 498-502. [10.1177/1098612X12440761]
Abstract:
Presenting signs: Three Devon Rex cats were presented with multiple erythematous papules,
occasionally associated with crusting and hyperpigmentation, with a linear distribution on the head,
neck, chest and abdomen. One cat also had multifocal alopecia with hyperpigmentation on the dorsum.
Diagnosis and treatment: Clinical and histopathological features were suggestive of papular
eosinophilic/mastocytic dermatitis (urticaria pigmentosa-like dermatitis). In all cases, dermatophytosis
was diagnosed: in cases 1 and 2 there was histopathological evidence of dermatophytosis, while fungal
culture was positive for Microsporum canis in cases 2 and 3. In all cats, lesions disappeared following
antifungal treatment.
Clinical significance: Papular eosinophilic/mastocytic dermatitis in Devon Rex cats may represent
either an atypical presentation of dermatophytosis or a clinical and histological reaction pattern to various
diseases, including dermatophytosis and allergic diseases. Clinical differentiation is crucial as there
are important implications regarding treatment and, in particular, the use of glucocorticoids, which are
contraindicated in cases of dermatophytosis.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Elenco autori:
S. Colombo, F. Scarampella, L. Ordeix, P. Roccabianca
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