A bichon frise puppy was presented with generalized pruritus. At 22 weeks, a portosystemic shunt was diagnosed. Correction of the shunt led to resolution of the pruritus. Pruritus associated with hepatobiliary disease is well documented in humans; this case suggests that hepatobiliary disease may be associated with pruritus in dogs.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1624916 | PMC |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus Burden: A Patient Survey Study.
Kidney Med
November 2024
Dermatology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Rationale & Objective: Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is a common, underrecognized condition in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those receiving hemodialysis (HD). The present study analyzed the clinical treatment journey and overall burden of pruritus among patients with CKD-aP.
Study Design: Cross-sectional, patient-reported online survey.
Factors associated with quality of life of chronic spontaneous urticaria patients in a Vietnamese population.
PLoS One
January 2025
Department of Dermatology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Objective: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a challenging condition that significantly impacts the affected patients. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) among patients with CSU in Vietnam and identify factors associated with QoL.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Vietnam National Dermatology and Venereology Hospital from June 2023 to March 2024.
Association Between Local Skin Reactions and Efficacy with 5-Fluorouracil 4% Cream in Actinic Keratosis: A Post-Hoc Analysis of Two Randomised Clinical Trials.
Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
January 2025
Medical Direction Pharmaceutical Care and Medical Dermatology, Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, Les Cauquillous, 81500, Lavaur, France.
Introduction: Topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), 5% or 4% cream, is recommended among first-line treatments for actinic keratosis (AK). Local skin reactions (LSRs) are an expected and transient response to treatment with 5-FU but can lead to treatment discontinuation when severe. This analysis aimed to investigate whether the severity of LSRs during the treatment was associated with lesion clearance assessed 4 weeks after completing treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSexual Abuse as a Cause of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in a Bisexual Adolescent Indonesian: A Case Report.
HIV AIDS (Auckl)
January 2025
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
Sexual abuse is any non-consensual sexual act or behavior using force, with significant concern in "men who have sex with men" (MSM), and younger individuals. The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) is also prevalent in the cases of sexual abuse in this population, showing the need for comprehensive medical and psychological intervention. This study presents a case of a 15-year-old Indonesian MSM adolescent who experienced three forced sexual intercourse with a mid-thirties male friend 6 months before the consultation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Significant Role of Atopic Skin Diathesis in Prurigo Nodularis.
Sisli Etfal Hastan Tip Bul
December 2024
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Objectives: Atopic skin plays a significant etiological role in the development of prurigo nodularis (PN). In addition to atopic dermatitis (AD), atopic skin diathesis without eczema can also contribute to the development of PN due to its association with itching. This study aims to evaluate PN in terms of AD/atopic skin diathesis, associated comorbidities, and clinical findings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!