Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ulcerative ear infection in two dogs treated with immune therapy
By Hendricks, A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ulcerative otitis externa responsive to immunosuppressive therapy in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two middle-aged dogs were brought in with severe ear infections that caused painful, ulcerated ears. After ruling out infections and other skin issues, the vets diagnosed them with a likely immune-related condition affecting their ears. They started treatment with immunosuppressive therapy, which helped both dogs improve significantly. This case highlights the importance of considering immune-mediated causes when ear infections don't respond to standard treatments.
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Abstract
Two middle-aged dogs were presented with bilateral severe ulcerative otitis externa without previous history of disease or evidence of other skin disease. Based on the exclusion of microbial infection and other primary causes, histopathological findings and response to immunomodulatory treatment, a diagnosis of presumed immune-mediated ulcerative otitis externa was made in both cases. However, the two cases differed with regard to their histopathological characteristics and the course of the disease. This report indicates that primary ulcerative disease needs to be considered in cases of ulcerative otitis externa which are unresponsive to appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
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