Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Papilloma growths on all toes of a young Beagle that went away in 2
By Debey, B M et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2001·Department of Diagnostic Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Digital papillomatosis in a confined Beagle.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young Beagle was brought in with warty growths on all four feet, caused by a papillomavirus infection. The vet confirmed the diagnosis through tests and found no other skin or mouth issues. Fortunately, the warts completely disappeared within two months without any specific treatment needed. This case shows that some viral skin growths in dogs can resolve on their own over time.
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Abstract
Papillomavirus-induced papillomas were diagnosed on multiple digits of all 4 feet of a young Beagle. No other cutaneous or oral involvement was identified. Papillomavirus antigen was confirmed by immunoperoxidase localization within keratinocyte nuclei. In addition to the typical basophilic intranuclear inclusions associated with papillomavirus infections, keratinocytes within the papillomas contained large, eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusions that previously have been described in a Boxer with cutaneous lesions associated with a papillomavirus infection. The papillomas in this Beagle regressed completely within 2 months of the initial diagnosis.
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