Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leishmaniasis causing mucous membrane lumps in dogs
By Font, A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Hospital Ars Veterinaria, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine mucosal leishmaniasis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs with leishmaniasis, a disease caused by parasites, developed unusual growths on their mouths, noses, and genital areas. These growths looked like tumors but were actually caused by the infection. If your dog has similar lesions, it's important to talk to your vet about leishmaniasis as a possible cause. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage the condition effectively.
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Abstract
Four dogs infected with Leishmania had proliferative lesions on the mucosae of the penis, tongue, oral cavity, prepuce, or nose. These mucosal, nodular lesions produced by parasites of the genus Leishmania have not been described previously in the dog. Leishmaniasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of tumor-like lesions of mucous membranes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8680919/