Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dry scaly skin from birth in a Maltese dog case report
By Kim TS et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2021·Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Congenital ichthyosis in a Maltese dog: A case report
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Maltese dog was brought in with dry, scaly patches on its skin that were tightly stuck to the surface. The vet diagnosed the dog with congenital ichthyosis, a rare skin condition that causes these scales. This case is notable because it’s the first time this condition has been reported in a Maltese, and the dog's skin changes looked different from those seen in other breeds. While there isn't a specific treatment mentioned, managing skin conditions typically involves regular grooming and moisturizing to help keep the skin healthy.
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Abstract
This case report describes congenital ichthyosis in a Maltese dog, a condition, which has not previously been reported in this breed. The dog presented with several dry, tightly adhering scales showing a multi-focal appearance. The histology revealed severe orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis and hyperplasia with an irregular granular layer without epidermolysis. Non-epidermolytic ichthyosis (NI) has strong breed predilection in dogs, and its morphological features vary by breed while the microscopic changes are similar. It is likely to be the first reported case of congenital ichthyosis in a Maltese dog showing a different morphological appearance compared to other breeds with a higher prevalence of NI.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/143/2020-VETMED