A Diagnostic Approach of Dermatophytic Pseudomycetoma in a Persian Cat
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Dermatophytic pseudomycetoma is an uncommon manifestation of dermatophytosis, which can affect felines, canines, ferrets and humans, with Microsporum canis as the most common causing agent. This report focused on the diagnosis of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat with alopecia in the nose and tail, in addition to intact and ulcerated subcutaneous nodules that varied from 1 to 3 cm in diameter in the head. The rare infection caused subcutaneous nodules. Diagnosis involved clinical examination, Wood’s lamp, culture, and cytology, suggesting Microsporum canis. This case report underscored the need for a thorough diagnostic approach due to similar clinical presentations in various diseases.
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