Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic nose lesion diagnosed with discoid lupus in Guatemala
By De León‐Robles, Estefany et al.·Published in Veterinary Medicine and Science·2023·Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas, Biológicas Biomédicas y Biofísicas, Universidad Mariano Gálvez. 3a Avenida 9‐00 zona 2, 01002, Interior Finca El Zapote Ciudad de Guatemala Guatemala·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Case report of canine discoid lupus erythematosus in Guatemala
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old male Golden Retriever was brought to the vet because he had a worsening sore on his nose that had been developing over the past year. The affected area showed changes in color and texture, with peeling skin and damage to the normal structure of the nose. After examining tissue samples, the vet diagnosed him with canine discoid lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune skin condition. Treatment options typically include medications to manage symptoms and reduce inflammation, which can help improve the dog's condition.
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Abstract
Abstract An 11‐year‐old male Golden Retriever was presented for consultation due to a chronic progressive lesion on the nose that had started a year before. The majority of the nasal mucosa was affected, with the disruption of the normal architecture, pigment atrophy and abundant peeling on the rostral plane. Histopathology revealed a band of lichenoid infiltrate at the interface and vacuolation of the cells in the basal layer consistent with a diagnosis of canine discoid lupus erythematosus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1264