Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin lymphoma in dogs causing redness, hair loss, and itching
By McKeever, Patrick J. et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1982·From the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55108, where Dr. McKeever is an associate Professsor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Dr. Grindem is a veterinary medical associate in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Dr. Stevens is professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, and Dr. Osborne is professor and head, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine cutaneous lymphoma
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Thirteen dogs with skin problems were diagnosed with cutaneous lymphoma, a type of skin cancer. Owners noticed symptoms like redness, hair loss, severe scaling, itching, and skin nodules. Initially, the dogs' lymph nodes were normal, but they became enlarged as the disease progressed. Four of the dogs received chemotherapy, and three showed significant improvement in their skin lesions, although the treatment did not stop the cancer from spreading to other areas.
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Abstract
SUMMARY Cutaneous lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) was diagnosed by multiple biopsies of nonulcerated cutaneous lesions in 13 dogs. The disease was initially characterized by erythema and alopecia of the trunk. Subsequently severe scaling, pruritus, and skin nodules developed. Lymph nodes were usually normal in size during early stages of the disease but became enlarged as the disease became extensive. Four dogs were treated with cytotoxic drugs. Marked improvement of skin lesions occurred in 3 dogs, but treatment did not prevent development of extra-cutaneous lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.1982.180.05.531