Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
German shepherd dog with skin nodules and weight loss diagnosis
By Alves, Carlos Eduardo Fonseca et al.·Published in Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS·2013·School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nodular dermatofibrosis in a German shepherd dog: case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old male German shepherd was brought to the vet because he had several skin nodules, ranging from half an inch to three inches, that had been growing for over a year. He also experienced weight loss over the last two months. After taking samples of the nodules and performing biopsies, the vet diagnosed him with nodular dermatofibrosis, a skin condition that doesn't have a specific treatment. The dog was treated for a secondary bacterial infection, and an ultrasound was done to check for possible kidney cysts.
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Abstract
An 7-year-old male German shepherd dog not neutered was attended presenting several cutaneous nodules ranging from 0.5-3 cm in diameter at least a one year history, located mainly in thoracic and pelvic limbs, with progressive weight loss over two months. Fine needle aspiration biopsy and pelvic and thoracic limbs nodules excision biopsy were performed. After histopathological diagnosis, nodular dermatofibrosis diagnosis was determined and abdominal ultrasound was performed for possible renal cysts evaluation. The animal received treatment to control secondary bacterial infection. It is necessary to carry out histopathological examination and ultraosund to identify possible renal cysts and for definitive diagnosis. There is no specific treatment for nodular dermatofibrosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24511714/