GRANULOMA EOSINOFÍLICO ORAL EM HUSKY SIBERIANO RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

The eosinophilic granuloma complex is an immune disease described in companion animals, which is characterized by inflammatory hypersensitivity reaction affecting especially cats. Despite the high prevalence in cats in rare cases can also affect dogs, especially breeds Siberian Husky and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The clinical manifestation of these animals is typically in the form of oral lesions, causing dysphagia, hypersalivation. The etiology is unknown, although genetic and allergic suspicions being speculated. The diagnosis of lesions can be done through history, clinical examination, cytology, and especially by histopathology. Lesions are characterized by proliferative masses, ulcerated or not, and are viewed microscopically many eosinophilic infiltrates. The treatment is based on corticosteroids, but additional methods, such as use of antibiotics, surgical excision and cryosurgery can also be used. The study reports a case of oral eosinophilic granuloma, in the language of the ventral-lateral face of a dog Siberian Husky, 1 year old. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology and the animal was successfully treated using steroids.