Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Plasma exchange treatment for severe dog skin disease pemphigus
By K. Edmonds et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology (Print)·2023·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of therapeutic plasma exchange in a case of severe, generalised canine pemphigus foliaceus.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with severe skin lesions caused by pemphigus foliaceus (a serious autoimmune skin disease) underwent four treatments of therapeutic plasma exchange, which helped reduce the affected skin area by 50%. This treatment is considered effective for managing this challenging condition. The dog showed significant improvement after the therapy, making it a viable option for other pets suffering from similar skin problems.
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Abstract
Successful treatment of pemphigus foliaceus (PF) often requires a multimodal therapeutic approach. The dog described herein underwent four therapeutic plasma exchange treatments for severe, refractory PF, resulting in a 50% reduction of lesional body surface area. This treatment option should be considered for the management of canine PF.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/38044720