Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with multiple cysts and skin growths on head treated by surgery
By Schuldenfrei, Marvin D et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2022·William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Locally extensive follicular hamartomas with concurrent follicular cysts and dermoid cysts on the head of a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old male Australian shepherd was brought in because he had nodular lumps on the top of his head. The vet diagnosed him with a type of skin growth called follicular hamartomas, along with some cysts. To treat this, the vet surgically removed the affected skin and used a special technique to close the area. After the surgery, the dog healed well and the lumps did not return.
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Abstract
A 5-month-old, male intact Australian shepherd dog was presented with nodular lesions affecting the dorsal head. A locally diffuse form of follicular hamartomas, with concurrent dermoid cysts and follicular cysts, was diagnosed by histopathological examination. Complete surgical excision of the affected skin and closure with a subdermal plexus advancement flap led to long-term resolution.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35661446/