Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with lupus causing facial hair loss and mouth ulcers
By Vitale, Carlo et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·1997·Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Systemic lupus erythematosus in a cat: fulfillment of the American Rheumatism Association criteria with supportive skin histopathology.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Persian cat was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a serious autoimmune disease. The cat showed symptoms like facial skin issues, hair loss, and mouth sores, along with low blood platelet levels. After a thorough examination, the vet started treatment with corticosteroids, which successfully led to complete remission of the symptoms. This means the cat is now feeling much better and has recovered from the severe effects of the disease.
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Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was diagnosed in a 9-year-old castrated male Persian cat. The cat described is the first to fulfil four of 11 American Rheumatism Association criteria for the diagnosis of SLE in humans (symmetrical facial dermatitis, thrombocytopenia, positive antinuclear antibodies, oral ulceration) with supportive skin histopathology. Haematological abnormalities included a mild anaemia and severe thrombocytopenia. Skin disease consisted of symmetrical multifocal alopecia with crusting, predominantly on the face. Histopathology of the skin revealed interface dermatitis and interface folliculitis with follicular atrophy. Complete remission was obtained with corticosteroid therapy.
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