Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with ear granuloma and facial palsy cured by clofazimine
By Kaufman, A C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1995·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of localized Mycobacterium avium complex infection with clofazimine and doxycycline in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat developed a lump at the base of its left ear due to a Mycobacterium avium complex infection, which caused problems with balance and facial movement on the same side. The cat was treated with a combination of clofazimine and doxycycline, which successfully cleared the infection and resolved the lump. While the treatment did cause temporary reddish-orange discoloration of the cat's skin and mouth, the overall outcome was positive, and the cat recovered well.
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Abstract
Mycobacterium avium complex infection resulted in a granuloma that developed at the base of the left ear in a cat. The lesion caused vestibular dysfunction and facial palsy on the left side and protruded into the oral cavity on that side. The cat was treated successfully, with resolution of the lesion and elimination of the organism, by use of combined administration of clofazimine and doxycycline. Adverse effects of the clofazimine treatment included temporary reddish-orange discoloration of the cat's skin and mucous membranes.
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