Disease Progression of Dermatophytic Pseudomycetoma in a Persian Cat

The document reported on a 3-year-old female Persian cat with dermatophytic pseudomycetoma, a fungal infection caused by Microsporum canis, characterized by alopecia, scaling, and ulcerated nodules. Initial treatments with griseofulvin and surgical removal of nodules provided only temporary relief before the disease relapsed. Subsequent treatments, including a switch to itraconazole, were unsuccessful, and the cat ultimately died. The case demonstrated the aggressive, recurrent nature of the infection and the challenges in achieving effective treatment, highlighting issues with drug delivery to granulomas and the potential for fatal outcomes.