Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with 20 skin papillomas linked to papillomavirus infection
By Shimada, A et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·1993·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous papillomatosis associated with papillomavirus infection in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Kerry blue terrier developed 20 small nodules on her skin, which were found to be caused by a viral infection. These nodules, known as papillomas, were confirmed through specialized tests. While these types of skin growths are not commonly reported in dogs, they can occur. Treatment options may vary, so it's important to consult your veterinarian for the best course of action.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old female Kerry blue terrier dog developed 20 cutaneous nodules, up to 4 mm in diameter, over the body. Light and electron microscopy demonstrated that they were virus-associated inverted papillomas and they are described because canine skin viral papillomas have not been frequently reported.
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