Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young Brittany Spaniel dog with linear pustular skin disease
By Beningo, K E & Scott, D W·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2001·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Idiopathic linear pustular acantholytic dermatosis in a young Brittany Spaniel dog.
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Plain-English summary
A young Brittany Spaniel developed a skin condition that caused raised, pus-filled bumps along a specific pattern on its body. The symptoms were localized from the groin to the inside of the leg. After the veterinarian prescribed an oral steroid called methylprednisolone, the dog's skin condition improved quickly and stayed clear for over 15 months.
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Abstract
A unilateral, linear, papular-pustular dermatosis is described in a young Brittany Spaniel dog. The dermatosis appeared to follow Blaschko's lines and extended from the left inguinal region to the medial aspect of the left metatarsal area. The predominant histological finding was an eosinophilic and neutrophilic pustular mural folliculitis with prominent acantholysis of infundibular epithelium. There was a rapid and long-lasting (> 15 months) resolution after oral administration of methylprednisolone (1.6 mg kg(-1)).
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11493405/