Fa 30th Oct /amps 182/+7=175
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fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
@Wendy&Neko @Bron and Sheba (GA)
Hi Wendy and Bron. So sorry to come to update about Fa’s biopsy result a bit late. After the vet told us on the phone the biopsy shows it’s not cancerous, I forgot to ask for a copy of the report. Waited one more week to follow up and then I did not have my spreadsheet up to date , so I did not come back until today I finished all the updating .
We are not too sure what might be the causes of the lumps. Fa is an indoor cat. Only chance is that she might be in garage and got into some insects. Vet asked if any access to plants and I said I don’t have plants at home except some cat grass I gave her every now and then . Vet does not think it’s the cat grass .
Anyway, I will put the report details below.
REPORT:
HISTORY. 2 lumps removed from the face.
GROSS DESCRIPTION.
9 x 6 x 3 mm skin ellipse with 5 x 4 mm lesion.
10 x 8 x 4 mm skin ellipse with 5 x 4 mm lesion.
HISTOPATHOLOGY. Multiple section planes of the specimens were examined and these reveal evidence of epidermal hyperplasia and some mild compacted hyperkeratosis with multifocal areas of chronic inflammation disrupting the superficial dermis. These may be accompanied by ulceration and some superficial necrosis with a chronic inflammatory response extending into the superficial dermis. The lesion is dominated by activated macrophages accompanied by neutrophils and a few eosinophils with plasma cells at the periphery and a few scattered lymphocytes can be seen. No evidence of neoplasia was noted and no deep infection was encountered. Some sections reveal quite extensive central necrosis but no significant deep infection. No unequivocal neoplasia was noted although some of the macrophages are quite pleomorphic. Excision is complete.
DIAGNOSIS. Multifocal necrotising to granulomatous dermatitis.
COMMENT. Histological assessment of these 2 foci reveals fairly similar lesions characterised by ulceration, necrosis and granulomatous inflammation. The exact cause of these is not apparent within the sections and the possibility of some prior injury (arthropod-related?) with furunculosis and chronic inflammation will warrant consideration. The lesions appear benign and the prognosis with removal should be good. Should these lesions persist or recur consider harvesting tissues for culture.
Hi Wendy and Bron. So sorry to come to update about Fa’s biopsy result a bit late. After the vet told us on the phone the biopsy shows it’s not cancerous, I forgot to ask for a copy of the report. Waited one more week to follow up and then I did not have my spreadsheet up to date , so I did not come back until today I finished all the updating .
We are not too sure what might be the causes of the lumps. Fa is an indoor cat. Only chance is that she might be in garage and got into some insects. Vet asked if any access to plants and I said I don’t have plants at home except some cat grass I gave her every now and then . Vet does not think it’s the cat grass .
Anyway, I will put the report details below.
REPORT:
HISTORY. 2 lumps removed from the face.
GROSS DESCRIPTION.
9 x 6 x 3 mm skin ellipse with 5 x 4 mm lesion.
10 x 8 x 4 mm skin ellipse with 5 x 4 mm lesion.
HISTOPATHOLOGY. Multiple section planes of the specimens were examined and these reveal evidence of epidermal hyperplasia and some mild compacted hyperkeratosis with multifocal areas of chronic inflammation disrupting the superficial dermis. These may be accompanied by ulceration and some superficial necrosis with a chronic inflammatory response extending into the superficial dermis. The lesion is dominated by activated macrophages accompanied by neutrophils and a few eosinophils with plasma cells at the periphery and a few scattered lymphocytes can be seen. No evidence of neoplasia was noted and no deep infection was encountered. Some sections reveal quite extensive central necrosis but no significant deep infection. No unequivocal neoplasia was noted although some of the macrophages are quite pleomorphic. Excision is complete.
DIAGNOSIS. Multifocal necrotising to granulomatous dermatitis.
COMMENT. Histological assessment of these 2 foci reveals fairly similar lesions characterised by ulceration, necrosis and granulomatous inflammation. The exact cause of these is not apparent within the sections and the possibility of some prior injury (arthropod-related?) with furunculosis and chronic inflammation will warrant consideration. The lesions appear benign and the prognosis with removal should be good. Should these lesions persist or recur consider harvesting tissues for culture.
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
That is wonderful news the biopsies were benign! I am so glad for you both!
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
Great news!
Good to hear the sample did not come back as cancer. 
Did the vet suggest any further treatment was needed?
Did the vet suggest any further treatment was needed?
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Good to hear the sample did not come back as cancer.
The vet has no idea what was causing it so she only asked me to keep an eye on her.
i wonder if it is food related allergy (she used to have it but changing to raw has calmed it down a lot).
The other possibility I can think of , maybe allergy to sunshine like human? Or her scratching herself ?
By the way, we took off her cone today after two weeks and she immediately scratched herself on one of the stitch areas and now some blood came up. Is there anything I can use for it? Neosporin? Thanks.
Neosporin has recently been discovered to have a toxin not good for cats. Options are: Emla cream - it only takes a tiny dab. Emla cream requires a prescription from your vet. Option 2: You can purchase Ledum 30C homeopathic remedy at any health food store. Dissolve one tablet in a small bottle of pure water and then apply one or two drops every day. Ledum is great for puncture wounds. Option 3. My vet suggested diluted hibitane on sore/itchy spots. Dilute it 10 parts water to 1 part hibitane.
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Thanks very much Wendy for letting me know not to use Neosporin. I just knew we could not use the version with pain relief, but now would not use even the one without pain relief.
I sent an email to ask our vet and she did ask us to keep the cone on for another three days. She said to use betadine ointment which is easy to get. Do you know if this is ok ? Thanks.
Yes betadine is fine for cats. Glad your vet got back to you.
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Thank you Wendy.