Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex: Case report

Abstract

The feline eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) is a common dermatopathy in felines, characterized by three types of lesions: indolent ulcers (UI), eosinophilic plaques (PE), and eosinophilic granuloma (GE). Lesions can manifest on the skin and oral cavity of cats, can be quite severe and cause different levels of itching and pain. Thus, the objective of this work is to report the case of a young feline, with eosinophilic granuloma complex, who had eosinophilic granulomas in the oral cavity, indolent ulcers in the palmar and plantar cushions, inspiratory dyspnea and sneezing for about a month. The diagnosis of EGC was made through clinical signs and cytological examination of oral nodules, being the hypersensitivity to flea bites, considered the primary cause of the lesions. The treatment was medicated, with predinisolona and parafelis®, to control flea infestation. After the treatment, there was no report of recurrence.