Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ulcer and discharge from metatarsal fistula in Shikoku dog
By Sobashima, Elina et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2021·Department of Veterinary Medicine Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences Fujisawa Japan, Japan·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: First known case of canine focal metatarsal fistulation in a Shikoku dog
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Shikoku dog was brought in with an ulcer and bleeding from a sore on his left hind leg. X-rays showed that the bone structure was normal, and tests revealed that the sore was not caused by an infection but rather by an immune response. The veterinarian treated the dog with a combination of prednisolone and cyclosporin, which helped heal the sore effectively. The dog showed improvement after starting treatment and was on the road to recovery.
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Abstract
Abstract This report is the first to describe a case of canine metatarsal fistulation in a Shikoku dog. A male Japanese Shikoku (9 years old; weight, 18 kg) presented with an ulcer and hemorrhagic discharge from a fistula on the metatarsal region of the left hind leg. X‐ray examination showed a normal foot structure and the absence of shadows that might suggest the presence of a foreign body in the metatarsal region of the left hind leg. Histological examination of a biopsy of the lesion revealed granulation tissue; with mild infiltration by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and histiocytes, but no apparent infectious microorganisms. Oral administration of prednisolone with cyclosporin was effective in treating this disease, which might have been immune mediated.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.125