Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nodular tongue lesions as only sign of leishmaniosis in dog
By Tangalidi, Melpomeni K. et al.·Published in Veterinary Clinical Pathology·2016·Companion Animal Clinic School of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Greece·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Nodular granulomatous glossitis as the sole clinical sign in canine leishmaniosis
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5.5-year-old male Rottweiler was brought to the vet because he had developed multiple nodular lesions on his tongue over the past year. These reddish bumps were the only noticeable signs of a serious infection called canine leishmaniosis, caused by a parasite. After testing, the vet started treatment with allopurinol and miltefosine, and within three months, the dog's tongue lesions completely disappeared. This case shows that even if a dog appears healthy otherwise, unusual tongue lesions can indicate a significant health issue, but with proper treatment, the outlook can be very positive.
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Abstract
AbstractA 5.5‐year‐old, intact male Rottweiler dog was admitted with a history of multifocal nodular tongue lesions which progressively deteriorated during the previous year. Physical examination revealed several reddish nodules with central depression on the surface of the tongue in an otherwise healthy dog. Clinicopathologic abnormalities included eosinophilia and hyperproteinemia. Lingual nodule cytopathology, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry revealed Leishmania spp. amastigotes and a severe granulomatous glossitis. The dog was also seroreactive to L infantum antigens by an indirect immunofluorescence assay. Clinical reevaluation 3 months after the institution of treatment with allopurinol and miltefosine indicated that the nodular lesions had completely regressed. In endemic areas, lingual nodular lesions may rarely be the sole clinical sign of canine leishmaniosis. Standard medical treatment may provide an excellent prognosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.12416