TY - JOUR
T1 - Sterile nodular dermatitis in dogs
AU - Torres, S. M.F.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - The types of canine sterile nodular dermatitis discussed in this article have in common the clinical presentation of nodules or plaques; however, they differ in many aspects such as breed predilection, distribution and evolution of cutaneous lesions, systemic involvement, response to therapy, and prognosis. The definitive diagnosis should be based on multiple skin biopsy results. Other ancillary tests may be indicated in cases of systemic involvement. In addition, serum alpha1 antitrypsin can be measured to demonstrate the association between nodular panniculitis and serum alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency. A better understanding of the etiopathogenesis of each of these interesting skin conditions necessitates extensive and systematic diagnostic approaches.
AB - The types of canine sterile nodular dermatitis discussed in this article have in common the clinical presentation of nodules or plaques; however, they differ in many aspects such as breed predilection, distribution and evolution of cutaneous lesions, systemic involvement, response to therapy, and prognosis. The definitive diagnosis should be based on multiple skin biopsy results. Other ancillary tests may be indicated in cases of systemic involvement. In addition, serum alpha1 antitrypsin can be measured to demonstrate the association between nodular panniculitis and serum alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency. A better understanding of the etiopathogenesis of each of these interesting skin conditions necessitates extensive and systematic diagnostic approaches.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0195-5616(99)50129-0
DO - 10.1016/S0195-5616(99)50129-0
M3 - Review article
C2 - 10563002
AN - SCOPUS:0032722223
SN - 0195-5616
VL - 29
SP - 1311
EP - 1323
JO - Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice
JF - Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice
IS - 6
ER -