Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Discoid lupus causing red scaly skin in a female Spitz dog
By Goo, Moon-Jung et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2008·Department of Pathology, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in a Spitz dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female Spitz was brought to the vet because she had skin lesions on her back that had not improved with treatment over the past six months. The dog appeared healthy and active, but the vet found no fungal infection. A skin biopsy showed signs of discoid lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune skin condition that causes inflammation and skin damage. This case highlights how discoid lupus can present differently in various breeds. Treatment options may include immunosuppressive medications to help manage the symptoms and improve the dog's skin condition.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old, female Spitz, was presented due to lack of response to therapies with a 6-month history of skin lesions characterized by diffuse erythema and scaling on the dorsal trunk. Physical examination revealed the dog was active and healthy. Skin culture isolated no fungus. Histological examination of skin biopsy specimens revealed interface dermatitis with hydropic degeneration of the basal layers, predominant plasmacytic perivascular accumulation in the dermis, and intensive plasma cell-rich interface mural folliculitis. Moderate CD3-positive lymphocytes infiltrated the superficial dermis. This report may provide unique information of canine discoid lupus erythematosus in an unusual breed with atypical cutaneous lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18628609/