Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with itchy skin ulcers linked to feline infectious peritonitis
By Bae, Hyeona et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2021·College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis in a cat with feline infectious peritonitis.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old male domestic short-haired cat was brought to the vet with itchy, crusty sores on its neck and shoulders, along with signs of depression and not eating. After examining the cat and taking a skin sample, the vet diagnosed it with idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis (a skin condition with no known cause). To help the cat heal and prevent further injury, the vet applied light bandages and a steroid ointment. The cat showed significant improvement over a month, but sadly passed away three months later due to unrelated feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).
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Abstract
A 1-year-old, castrated, male, domestic short-haired cat with pruritic, multifocal, crusted ulceration of the skin over the dorsal aspect of the neck and scapulae was presented. The cat also had a history of depression and anorexia. A causative agent for the lesion was not identified on a general dermatological examination. Histopathology revealed diffuse epidermal ulceration and loss with replacement by neutrophilic inflammation and necrotic debris. Idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis (IUD) was diagnosed based on history, physical examination and histopathology. To prevent self-trauma and secondary bacterial infection, light bandages and glucocorticoid ointment were applied. After a month of management, the lesions markedly improved. Approximately 3 months after the initial presentation, the cat died; necropsy confirmed an IUD and non-effusive (dry form) feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). This report describes a rare case of IUD in a cat with concurrent FIP. However, no association between IUD and FIP was found.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33382165/