Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan as a Novel, Adjunctive Therapy for Pemphigus Foliaceus in Three Dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Simpson, Andrew et al.
- Affiliation:
- From the Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Three dogs who were presented with cutaneous lesions and had histopathologic findings consistent with pemphigus foliaceus were treated with injectable polysulfated glycosaminoglycan as an adjunctive to systemic immune-modulatory therapy. These patients were not adequately controlled with oral glucocorticoids in conjunction with cyclosporine, azathioprine, and/or mycophenolate. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan contributed to induction of remission and reduced glucocorticoid doses in all dogs.
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