Pulmonary eosinophilic granulomatosis in a dog

Autor: Agudelo CF, L Stehlik, Z Filipejova, B Koskova, M Sterbova, M Crha
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Veterinární Medicína, Vol 67, Iss 3, Pp 150-155 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0375-8427
1805-9392
DOI: 10.17221/136/2020-VETMED
Popis: A two-year-old female Prague Ratter dog was presented for evaluation of cough, exercise intolerance and worsening dyspnea. A previous treatment with antibiotics did not resolve the clinical signs. A diagnostic approach revealed peripheral eosinophilia, endoscopic bronchial changes, and bronchoalveolar lavage with eosinophilic inflammation. Thoracic radiographs revealed a solitary mass and bilateral interstitial lung pattern. These radiographic findings were confirmed by computed tomography and ultrasound-guided biopsy of the lung mass. Treatment with prednisolone and azathioprine was initiated. Two months afterwards, the granuloma was no longer detectable radiographically. All medication was gradually discontinued after nine months and currently, after almost three years, the dog remains free of clinical signs.
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