Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal melanosis in three dogs.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- De Lorenzi, D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Clinica Veterinaria San Marco · Italy
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Cytologically and histologically confirmed nasal melanosis was detected by rostrocaudal rhinoscopic evaluation of three dogs with unilateral nasal discharge caused by a chronic and severe odontopathic rhinitis. The extraction of affected teeth and prolonged antibiotic therapy led to a complete resolution of nasal disease. The nasal melanosis could be considered a partial metaplastic transformation of mucosal respiratory cells with accumulation of intracytoplasmic melanin.
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