Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with nasal swelling from Mycobacterium avium infection
By Malik, R et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1998·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous granuloma caused by Mycobacterium avium complex infection in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with alimentary tract lymphosarcoma developed a swollen lump on its nose while undergoing chemotherapy. Tests showed that the lump was caused by an infection from a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium avium complex. The vet treated the infection by surgically removing the lump and giving the cat a six-week course of an oral medication called clofazimine. The treatment was successful, and the cat recovered well.
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Abstract
A localised subcutaneous swelling developed on the nasal bridge of a cat receiving chemotherapy for alimentary tract lymphosarcoma. Cytological and histological examination of representative samples of the lesion demonstrated pyogranulomatous inflammation and abundant acid-fast bacilli. A Mycobacterium sp was cultured from tissue excised from the lesion. Extensive testing at three reference laboratories indicated the strain was a member of the Mycobacterium avium complex. The infection was treated successfully by cytoreductive surgery and a 6 weeks course of orally administered clofazimine.
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