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A Case of Feline Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia Associated with a Duodenal Mass Responsive to Exclusive Glucocorticoid Therapy.
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Abstract
This report describes a case of feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (FGESF) in a 6-year-old spayed female European Shorthair cat presenting with chronic vomiting and weight loss. Endoscopic examination revealed a submucosal duodenal mass, and histopathological evaluation of endoscopic biopsies confirmed a diagnosis of FGESF. The cat was treated exclusively with oral prednisolone (1 mg/kg SID), leading to complete clinical remission within 15 days. Follow-up ultrasonography and endoscopy performed 30 days later confirmed full resolution of the mass, which was replaced by a focal mucosal depression. Histopathology at that site revealed chronic-active lymphoplasmacytic and neutrophilic enteritis with mild fibroplasia. A mild recurrence of duodenal thickening was observed after steroid tapering, which resolved upon dosage adjustment. The patient has remained clinically stable for 15 months with normal imaging and blood parameters.
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