Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin cysts and fistulae on a Siberian Husky's back treated by surgery
By Cornegliani & Ghibaudo·Published in Veterinary dermatology·1999·Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A dermoid sinus in a Siberian Husky.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Siberian Husky was brought in for skin lesions on his back, which appeared as two openings in the skin. The veterinarian discovered that these lesions were caused by a dermoid sinus, a type of abnormal skin cyst that can connect to the spine. During surgery, the vet found cysts filled with debris and hair, linked to the dog's vertebrae. After the surgical removal of the cysts, the dog recovered well and no longer showed any signs of the skin problem.
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to report a case of dermoid sinus in a Siberian Husky dog. Skin lesions were characterized by dual fistulae in the dorsal thoracic region. Surgical dissection revealed cysts (full of debris, hair and purulent exudate) connected by a fibrous cord to the first and the second thoracic vertebrae.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34644977/