Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with a fungal lump under the skin caused by Colletotrichum species
By Winter, Randolph L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous infection of a cat by Colletotrichum species.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in for a soft, swollen mass on its right ankle. During the exam, the vet found that the mass was about the size of a small orange and noticed some lung and kidney issues on imaging tests. A fungal culture showed that the mass was caused by a type of fungus called Colletotrichum, which was treatable with a medication called itraconazole. The cat's infection was confirmed to be spreading, but with the right treatment, there is hope for recovery.
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Abstract
A 13-year-old, domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of a right tarsal mass. Physical examination revealed a 5 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm, soft, fluctuant, subcutaneous tarsal mass. Thoracic radiographs revealed several discrete lung parenchymal lesions. Abdominal ultrasound revealed abnormal architecture to both kidneys. Fungal culture and sensitivity from the subcutaneous mass revealed a uniform growth of Colletotrichum species that was susceptible to itraconazole. Colletotrichum species infection was confirmed in the subcutis and suspected to be disseminated. Colletotrichum species fungal infections in cats have not been previously documented.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20813572/