Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Non-itchy granuloma skin lumps in Norwegian forest cats
By Leistra, W H G et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2005·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Non-pruritic granuloma in Norwegian forest cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Norwegian Forest cats was found to have a skin condition called eosinophilic granuloma complex, which can cause non-itchy lumps on the skin. In this case, six cats had a linear granuloma on their back legs, while three had additional lumps on their lips, and one had a lump along with an indolent ulcer (a slow-healing sore). The condition seems to be common in this breed, possibly due to genetic factors. Treatment options were not specified, but addressing skin issues early can help manage symptoms effectively.
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Abstract
The eosinophilic granuloma complex is a group of skin disorders common in cats. This paper describes the clinical, haematological and histopathological features of 17 related Norwegian forest cats, six of which had a linear granuloma on the caudal thigh, three of which also had a granuloma on the lower lip, and one of which had a granuloma in combination with an indolent ulcer. The high prevalence of the disease in this population is suggestive of a genetic background.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15866902/