Cutaneous vasculitis in equines: a retrospective study of 72 cases

Vet Dermatol. 2009 Oct;20(5-6):600-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00827.x.

Abstract

Cutaneous vasculitis was identified by histopathological findings in 72 equines. The most frequent clinical findings were crusts/scales and oedema of the legs with the most common underlying disease being photo-aggravated dermatitis. Common laboratory findings were anaemia, neutrophilia, hyperglycaemia and hyperglobulinaemia. Histopathological patterns were most commonly cell-poor and lymphocytic/histiocytic. While statistically supported treatment recommendations could not be made due to the large numbers of confounding factors, trimethoprim-sulfa antibiotics, corticosteroids, and/or resolution or control of the underlying disease process were the most common treatment modalities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / pathology*
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / veterinary*
  • Vasculitis / drug therapy
  • Vasculitis / pathology
  • Vasculitis / veterinary*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents