Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Papular cutaneous lesions in a cat associated with feline infectious peritonitis
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology (Print)
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- J. Declercq et al.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old male domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because he had a fever, trouble breathing when handled, and inflammation in his right eye. Tests showed some changes in his blood protein levels, and after ruling out other possible causes, the vet suspected he had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a serious viral disease. As his condition worsened, he developed more symptoms, including kidney issues and fluid buildup in his chest, along with raised skin bumps on his neck and sides that were hard to see due to his fur. The vet confirmed the diagnosis of FIP by examining tissue samples from his kidneys and skin. Unfortunately, this case was quite severe, and recognizing these skin bumps could help diagnose FIP in similar cases in the future.
Abstract
Abstract A 7‐month‐old‐intact male domestic shorthair cat was presented with fever, anterior uveitis in the right eye and respiratory distress when handled. These signs along with mild changes in serum protein levels and the exclusion of other potential causes were suggestive of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). As the disease progressed, more clinical signs consistent with FIP, including renal involvement and later pleural effusion, became evident. Non‐pruritic cutaneous lesions, characterized by slightly raised intradermal papules over the dorsal neck and over both lateral thoracic walls, were recognized at the end stage of the disease. The identification of papules in well‐haired skin was difficult, and clipping of the fur facilitated their detection. Definitive diagnosis of FIP was made by histopathology and by immunohistochemical demonstration of coronavirus antigen in macrophages within kidney and skin lesions. The case was classified as a mixed form of FIP. Recognition of associated cutaneous lesions may facilitate a diagnosis of FIP in suspicious cases.
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