Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin scaling and dark patches in young Golden Retrievers due
By Cadiergues, Marie-Christine et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2008·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cornification defect in the golden retriever: clinical, histopathological, ultrastructural and genetic characterisation.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of young Golden Retrievers was found to have a skin condition that causes excessive scaling and flaking of the skin without itching. The affected dogs showed symmetrical patches of thickened, discolored skin mainly on their sides and bellies. Veterinarians noted that this issue might be due to a genetic defect that affects how the outer layer of skin breaks down. While the condition isn't harmful, it can be concerning for pet owners. Treatment options weren't specified, but managing the skin's appearance and health is important for these dogs.
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Abstract
Veterinarians have recognised a nonpruritic skin disease in the Golden retriever breed characterised by excessive scaling of large, variably pigmented flakes of skin in otherwise healthy dogs. This prospective case series describes clinical, histopathological, ultrastructural and genetic features of this cornification defect in 17 affected dogs. The condition affects young dogs of either sex and is characterised by symmetrical, predominantly ventro-lateral scaling and hyperpigmentation of the trunk. Histopathological and ultrastructural changes of the stratum corneum are suggestive of delayed degradation of corneodesmosomes. A genetic aetiology is proposed and a single-trait autosomal recessive mode of inheritance discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18477327/