Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences1028-88801812-5735Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/pjbs.2013.1623.1625Fonseca AlvesCarlos Eduardo CorreaAline Goncalves dos Santos CostaSabrina Gouveia CalazansSabryna 1220131622An 7-year-old male German shepherd dog not neutered was attended
presenting several cutaneous nodules ranging from 0.5-3 cm in diameter at least
a one year history, located mainly in thoracic and pelvic limbs, with progressive
weight loss over two months. Fine needle aspiration biopsy and pelvic and thoracic
limbs nodules excision biopsy were performed. After histopathological diagnosis,
nodular dermatofibrosis diagnosis was determined and abdominal ultrasound was
performed for possible renal cysts evaluation. The animal received treatment
to control secondary bacterial infection. It is necessary to carry out histopathological
examination and ultraosund to identify possible renal cysts and for definitive
diagnosis. There is no specific treatment for nodular dermatofibrosis.]]>Suter, M., G. Lott-Stolz and P. Wild,198320632634Goldschmidt, M.H. and M.J. Hendrick,20022002pp: 44-117pp: 44-117Lium, B. and L. Moe,198522447455Lingaas, F., K.E. Comstock, E.F. Kirkness, A. Sorensen and T. Aarskaug et al.,2003BHD gene is associated with hereditary multifocal renal cystadenocarcinoma and nodular dermatofibrosis in the German Shepherd dog.]]>1230433053Atlee, B.A., D.J Deboer, P.J. Ihrke, A.A. Stannard and T. Willemse,199127481487