Dermatomyositis‐like disease in a Rottweiler. Issue 3 (5th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bresciani, Francesca; Zagnoli, Laura; Fracassi, Federico; Bianchi, Ezio; Cantile, Carlo; Abramo, Francesca; Pietra, Marco
• Is Part Of: Veterinary dermatology. Volume 25:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: e62
• Publication Date: 2014-05-05
• Subjects: Veterinary dermatology -- Periodicals; Pet medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08965
• DOI: 10.1111/vde.12128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-4493

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en" id="vde12128-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="vde12128-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>Canine dermatomyositis is a hereditary disease described in collies and Shetland sheep dogs and their cross‐breeds. A similar disease, called dermatomyositis‐like disease, has been described occasionally in other breeds but never in the Rottweiler.</p> </sec> <sec id="vde12128-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Hypothesis/Objectives</title> <p>We report on the clinicopathological findings associated with dermatomyositis‐like disease in a Rottweiler.</p> </sec> <sec id="vde12128-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Animal</title> <p>A 7‐month‐old female Rottweiler was referred for dermatological abnormalities, regurgitation and weakness. Cutaneous abnormalities included alopecia, crusting and scaling on the inner surface of the pinnae, the tip of the tail, periorbital and perilabial skin. The dog also presented onychogryphosis and onychalgia.</p> </sec> <sec id="vde12128-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>Complete blood count, serum biochemistry panel, thoracic radiographs, electromyography, nerve‐conduction studies and skin and muscle biopsies were performed.</p> </sec> <sec id="vde12128-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Megaoesophagus, pneumonia, ischaemic dermatopathy and generalized myositis were documented. The final diagnosis was dermatomyositis‐like disease.</p> </sec> <sec id="vde12128-sec-0006" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions and clinical importance</title> <p>This is the first report of dermatomyositis‐like disease in a Rottweiler.</p> </sec> </abstract>