Publications by authors named "Alexandra Dehesa"
Vet Dermatol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Dermoscopy is an effective non-invasive method for examining sebaceous lesions in dogs, similar to its usage in humans, highlighting a need for further investigation in this area.
- The study focused on describing the dermoscopic features of different types of sebaceous lesions in dogs and evaluated how consistently different veterinary experts could identify these features.
- Results showed that most lesions displayed distinct white-yellowish structures and the study found good agreement among observers for several dermoscopic parameters, indicating that dermoscopy can be a valuable tool in veterinary dermatology.
J Vet Intern Med
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- * Laboratory tests revealed elevated globulin levels, mild anemia, and identified Leishmania spp. amastigotes in the cat's gastrointestinal tract as the cause of the inflammation and diarrhea.
- * Treatment with allopurinol and dietary supplements improved the gastrointestinal symptoms, but the cat remained seropositive for Leishmania spp. eight months later, eventually passing away from unrelated causes.
