Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Single wart-like lump on British Bulldog linked to canine
By Munday, John S et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2022·School of Veterinary Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Solitary pedunculated multicystic viral plaque associated with canine papillomavirus 18 in a British Bulldog.
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Plain-English summary
A British Bulldog developed a single, raised mass on its back that looked like a tumor. A vet examined the mass and found it was actually a viral plaque caused by canine papillomavirus 18, which is unusual because these plaques usually appear as multiple spots. The dog was diagnosed through a fine-needle aspiration and further testing. Understanding this condition helps vets distinguish between viral plaques and other skin tumors, which is important for proper treatment.
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Abstract
A pedunculated exophytic mass developed on the rump of a dog. Fine-needle aspiration revealed keratin debris suggestive of a follicular tumor. However, histology revealed a pigmented viral plaque that contained numerous keratin-filled cystic cavities. Canine papillomavirus 18 DNA sequences were detected in the lesion. Viral plaques are typically multiple sessile lesions of dogs. A viral plaque appearing as a solitary exophytic keratin-filled mass has not been reported previously, to our knowledge. The novel clinical findings in this case expand the ways that viral plaques may appear in dogs. In addition, the histologic findings represent a novel pathologic entity of dogs. Given that canine viral plaques can be progressive, and dogs typically develop numerous plaques, it is important to differentiate between a viral plaque and a hair follicle tumor.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35090374/