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A case of cutaneous bullous mastocytosis in a Yorkshire terrier puppy
Ana Petak1, Ivan-Conrado Šoštarić-Zuckermann2, Andrea Gudan Kurilj2
1Clinic for Internal Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Background:
Cutaneous bullous mastocytosis (CBM) is a rare disease characterised by erythroderma, bullae formation on trunk, scalp and extremities which evolve to erosions.
Objective:
To describe a rare variant of cutaneous mastocytosis and treatment options.
Animal:
A 7-month-old Yorkshire terrier puppy with erythroderma and bullae formation.
Methods:
Clinical examination (including haematological, biochemical and radiographic), skin biopsy, histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation.
Conclusion And Clinical Relevance:
The case fulfills the criteria of CBM, representing a rare entity that is reported to be associated with spontaneous regression. However, in severe cases treatment with systemic corticosteroids, H1 and H2 antihistamines, and masitinib can be performed.
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