Histologic features of erythroderma in dogs with gastrointestinal disease

A unique syndrome of severe eosinophilic dermatitis with edema has been described in dogs with and without concurrent signs of gastrointestinal (GI)disease, particularly vomiting and hematochezia. Skin lesions in those dogs include deeply erythematous macules, papules, and plaques, as well as wheals and facial edema. This cutaneous syndrome in dogs has been likened to Wells syndrome (eosinophilic cellulitis) in humans. It should be noted that the cellulitis in the name of this disorder refers to its clinical features of erythema and edema of the skin, which may mimic bacterial cellulitis.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research