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Successful Management of Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy in a Dog

  • Kim, Sol (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Seo, Kyoungwon (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Song, Kunho (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
  • Received : 2021.09.15
  • Accepted : 2021.10.19
  • Published : 2021.12.31

Abstract

A dog was presented with a cough, dyspnea, nasal discharge, gagging, and exercise intolerance. The dog showed leukocytosis, peripheral eosinophilia, and an increase C-reactive protein. The radiographic findings noted bronchointerstitial infiltration, intrathoracic lymphadenopathy, and soft tissue opacity mass. Computed tomography findings showed thickening of the bronchus and bronchiole. Also, peri-bronchial consolidation and generalized intrathoracic lymphadenopathy was present. On blind bronchoalveolar lavage and pulmonary cytology, there were significantly increased eosinophils. Canine pulmonary respiratory pathogens from a real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis was negative. Consequently, the dog was diagnosed with eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy. Clinical signs improved significantly within a few days after treatment with an oral corticosteroid.

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