Non-Thymoma-Associated Exfoliative Dermatitis in a European Shorthair Cat: A Case Report
July 2021
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Veterinary Medicine and Science
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exfoliative dermatitis alopecia epidermal peeling hyperkeratosis lymphocyte infiltration macrophage infiltration basal layer edema melanin migration prednisolone antibiotics anti-seborrheic shampoos cyclosporine A hair loss skin peeling skin thickening immune cells skin swelling skin pigment movement steroids immune suppressant
TLDR A cat's skin condition was fully cured with cyclosporine A after other treatments failed.
The case report described an 8-year-old European Shorthair cat diagnosed with non-thymoma-associated exfoliative dermatitis, characterized by extensive alopecia and skin scaling. Diagnostic tests ruled out thymoma, and histopathological examination revealed hyperkeratosis and immune cell infiltration. Initial treatment with prednisolone provided temporary relief, but symptoms recurred. The addition of cyclosporine A to the treatment regimen resulted in complete resolution without relapse. This case highlighted the importance of considering non-thymoma causes in feline exfoliative dermatitis and demonstrated the effectiveness of immunosuppressive therapy.
