Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with unusual skin swelling diagnosed with rare infection
By Sharp, Emily et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2019·Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unusual presentation of canineinfection.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A golden retriever was brought in with a growing swelling on its nose and swollen lymph nodes. This unusual case involved a mycobacterial infection, which is more commonly seen in cats but can occur in dogs as well. The dog did not show any other signs of illness, making the diagnosis challenging. Treatment options were explored, and the case highlights the importance of considering mycobacterial infections in dogs with skin issues, even when typical signs are absent.
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Abstract
This short communication describes the clinical and morphological findings, diagnosis and treatment of a case ofinfection in a golden retriever that presented with a progressive nasal swelling and lymphadenopathy. Although well documented in cats, where cutaneous lesions are frequently recognised, canineinfection is less commonly reported, and cutaneous lesions are rare. To the authors' knowledge this is the first documented case of canineinfection that presented with a cutaneous lesion but no systemic clinical signs. It occurred in a dog with no previously reported breed predisposition and highlights that in cases of cutaneous histiocytic infiltrate in dogs mycobacterial infection should remain a differential diagnosis, even in the absence of suggestive organisms on histopathological examination.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31164481/