Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Raised skin bumps linked to feline infectious peritonitis in a cat
By J. Declercq et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology (Print)·2008·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Papular cutaneous lesions in a cat associated with feline infectious peritonitis
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old male domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet with a fever, eye problems, and trouble breathing when handled. As the illness progressed, he developed kidney issues and fluid in his chest, along with raised skin bumps on his neck and sides. These bumps were hard to see due to his fur, but trimming the hair helped the vet spot them. The cat was diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a serious viral disease, through tests on his skin and kidney tissue. Unfortunately, FIP is often severe and can be difficult to treat effectively.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/18927951