Congenital ichthyosis in a Maltese dog: A case report

Kim Ts, Seo Ja, Oh Th, Park Jk, Jeong Ks and Hong Ih
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Kim Ts: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
Seo Ja: Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Oh Th: Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Park Jk: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Jeong Ks: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Hong Ih: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea

Veterinární medicína, 2021, vol. 66, issue 12, 546-549

Abstract: This case report describes congenital ichthyosis in a Maltese dog, a condition, which has not previously been reported in this breed. The dog presented with several dry, tightly adhering scales showing a multi-focal appearance. The histology revealed severe orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis and hyperplasia with an irregular granular layer without epidermolysis. Non-epidermolytic ichthyosis (NI) has strong breed predilection in dogs, and its morphological features vary by breed while the microscopic changes are similar. It is likely to be the first reported case of congenital ichthyosis in a Maltese dog showing a different morphological appearance compared to other breeds with a higher prevalence of NI.

Keywords: canine; cornification; hyperkeratosis; multi-focal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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