Equine Sarcoidosis - 23/11/13
, Guy C.M. Grinwis, DVM, PhD bRésumé |
Equine sarcoidosis seems to be an emerging problem. As more horses are referred for dermatologic disease, equine sarcoidosis should be considered in any case of exfoliative and/or nodular skin disease with or without systemic involvement, including generalized granulomatous disease affecting most internal organs. Multiple breeds are affected with mares being predisposed. Affected horses are typically 3 years or older. The prognosis for generalized granulomatous disease is generally poor, whereas the prognosis for the localized cutaneous form is favorable but may require lifelong treatment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Equine, Horse, Sarcoidosis, Granuloma
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Vol 29 - N° 3
P. 615-627 - décembre 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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