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Uveodermatological syndrome (Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada‐like syndrome) with generalized depigmentation in a Dachshund
Author(s) -
Herrera,
Duchene
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
veterinary ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.594
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1463-5224
pISSN - 1463-5216
DOI - 10.1046/j.1463-5224.1998.00009.x
Subject(s) - depigmentation , medicine , prednisone , dermatology , uveitis , prednisolone , histiocyte , azathioprine , skin biopsy , vitiligo , pathology , biopsy , surgery , ophthalmology , disease
A 3‐year‐old, female, black and tan Dachshund was referred with visual impairment, bilateral anterior and posterior uveitis, poliosis, and generalized dermal depigmentation. Complete blood counts and biochemical parameters, including T 3 and T 4 , were normal. The skin biopsy showed lichenoid dermatoses with dermal infiltration of histiocytes and lymphocytes suggesting uveodermatological syndrome. Medical treatment was initiated with oral prednisone and azathioprine, and topical prednisolone and atropine. The clinical signs improved, vision was retained, and the skin began to repigment 2 months following the initiation of therapy.