Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nodular skin lumps on both ear edges in three cats
By Lefrançois, Julie et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2023·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral mastocytic and fibroblastic nodular proliferative dermatosis affecting ear margins in three domestic cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Three domestic cats, including two littermates, were brought in with unusual growths on the edges of their ears. The lesions were nodular and caused concern for their owners, but despite various treatments, none were successful in resolving the issue. The exact cause of these growths remains unknown, but they are thought to be related to inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Pet owners should keep an eye on any unusual changes in their cat's skin and consult their veterinarian for advice.
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Abstract
This case series describes the clinical appearance, histopathological findings and therapeutic trials of proliferative nodular lesions on bilateral ear margins of three domestic cats including two littermates. All therapeutic trials were unsuccessful. While the aetiology remains unclear, this report highlights different hypotheses in presenting this unusual inflammatory and fibroblastic dermatosis in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36397673/