Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Swollen dog claw caused by papillomavirus type 2 tumor
By Resendes, Ana R et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2024·Faculdade de Medicina Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Claw bed inverted squamous papilloma associated with canine papillomavirus type 2 in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog had a swollen toe, which turned out to be a type of growth called an inverted squamous papilloma, linked to canine papillomavirus type 2. The vet confirmed the virus's presence using special tests. This case is significant because it's the first time this specific type of growth has been associated with the virus in a dog's claw bed. Treatment details weren't specified, but understanding the cause can help guide future care for similar cases.
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Abstract
A claw bed inverted squamous papilloma (ISP) presented clinically as a swollen digit in a dog. Canine papillomavirus (CPV) type 2 was amplified by PCR and localised to the papilloma's epidermis using in situ hybridisation. This is the first report demonstrating a claw bed ISP caused by CPV.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37779201/