Sino-orbital aspergillosis with obstructive cervical lymphadenopathy in a cat caused by Aspergillus viridinutans complex.

ABSTRACT:

Case summary

This report describes an indoor-only cat with a rare form of sino-orbital aspergillosis (SOA) with cervical lymphadenopathy causing local obstruction. Extensive work-up on initial presentation failed to identify the underlying etiology and the diagnosis was not determined until the disease progressed during a prolonged course of glucocorticoid therapy.

Relevance and novel information

SOA caused by Aspergillus viridinutans complex is increasingly recognized as a significant cause of mortality in cats in recent years, with most cases reported in Australia, Europe and Asia. Feline SOA carries a poor prognosis owing to its invasive nature and resistance to antifungal therapy. This case demonstrates the importance of clinical awareness of SOA as a differential

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10331201 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature