Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New types of skin lupus in dogs - what to know
By Banovic, Frane·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2019·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Newly Discovered Variants.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a skin condition in dogs that has been found to have new types in the last 20 years. This article talks about two new variants: generalized discoid lupus erythematosus and mucocutaneous lupus erythematosus. It highlights the signs that can help veterinarians recognize these conditions early, which is important for getting the right treatment. Understanding these new variants can lead to better care for affected dogs.
Abstract
As the spectrum of canine cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) variants has expanded markedly in the recent 2 decades, veterinarians are encouraged to become familiar with the characteristic clinical features of CLE variants to permit early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This article describes the signalment, clinical signs, treatment outcome, and laboratory and histopathology findings of 2 new canine CLE variants, generalized discoid lupus erythematosus and mucocutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30227971/