1. Canine discoid lupus erythematosus
- Author
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C. E. Griffin, A. A. Stannard, Peter J. Ihrke, R. M. Cello, D. R. Bjorling, and Alex Ardans
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,General Veterinary ,Erythema ,Canine discoid lupus erythematosus ,Prednisolone ,Immunology ,Biology ,medicine.disease ,Dermatology ,Depigmentation ,Dogs ,Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid ,Corticosteroid therapy ,immune system diseases ,medicine ,Nasal planum ,Animals ,Female ,Dog Diseases ,medicine.symptom ,skin and connective tissue diseases - Abstract
Two dogs were found to have clinical, histopathological and immunofluorescent findings compatible with a diagnosis of canine discoid lupus erythematosus. The primary lesions included erythema and depigmentation of the nasal planum. Both dogs responded favorably to systemic corticosteroid therapy.
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- 1979