Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Yorkshire terrier puppy with rare blistering skin disease
By Petak, Ana et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2022·Clinic for Internal Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of cutaneous bullous mastocytosis in a Yorkshire terrier puppy.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old Yorkshire terrier puppy was brought in with red, inflamed skin and blisters on its body. After thorough testing, the puppy was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous bullous mastocytosis, which can sometimes improve on its own. In this case, the veterinarian treated the puppy with systemic corticosteroids, antihistamines, and a medication called masitinib to help manage the symptoms. The treatment aimed to reduce the inflammation and discomfort caused by the condition.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous bullous mastocytosis (CBM) is a rare disease characterised by erythroderma, bullae formation on trunk, scalp and extremities which evolve to erosions. OBJECTIVE: To describe a rare variant of cutaneous mastocytosis and treatment options. ANIMAL: A 7-month-old Yorkshire terrier puppy with erythroderma and bullae formation. METHODS: Clinical examination (including haematological, biochemical and radiographic), skin biopsy, histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The case fulfills the criteria of CBM, representing a rare entity that is reported to be associated with spontaneous regression. However, in severe cases treatment with systemic corticosteroids, H1 and H2 antihistamines, and masitinib can be performed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35635251/