CYTOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS AND SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF INDOLENT ULCER IN A PERSIAN CAT: A CASE REPORT

B.K. Bhagya; V. Shivakumar; K. Kavitha; M. Shivakumar

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v54i3.167853

Authors

B.K. Bhagya Assitant Professor (OPG), Departmant of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College, Hassan - 573 202, Karnataka
V. Shivakumar Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College, Hassan - 573 202, Karnataka
K. Kavitha Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College, Bengaluru
M. Shivakumar Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College, Hassan - 573 202, Karnataka

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v54i3.167853

Keywords:

Cytology, feline eosinophilic granuloma complex, indolent ulcer

Abstract

A one year old, female, Persian cat, weighing about 4kg was presented to Veterinary College Hospital, Hassan with a history of swollen upper lip and presence of ulcers since one week. The cat was not showing any signs of pruritus and was taking food normally. Physical examination revealed swollen upper lip. Impression smear of ulcerative lesion revealed presence of predominant number of eosinophils, ruptured eosinophils leaving naked nuclei, eosinophilic granules in background and infiltration of neutrophils in some areas. Based on history, clinical signs and cytology, the case was diagnosed as eosinophilic ulcer (indolent ulcer). The animal was managed successfully with glucocorticoids and antibiotics.

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