Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Plasma exchange treatment for severe dog skin disease pemphigus
By Edmonds, Kaitlyn Bello et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2024·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of therapeutic plasma exchange in a case of severe, generalised canine pemphigus foliaceus.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old dog with severe skin lesions was diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus, an autoimmune condition that causes painful sores and crusting on the skin. After traditional treatments failed, the veterinarian performed four therapeutic plasma exchange sessions, which helped reduce the affected skin area by 50%. This approach proved effective in managing the dog's condition, leading to significant improvement in its skin health.
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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 PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38044720/