title: Canine discoid lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Two dogs were found to have clinical, histopathological and immunofluorescent findings compatible with a diagnosis of canine discoid lupus erythematosus. The primary lesions included erythema and depigmentation of the nasal planum. Both dogs responded favorably to systemic corticosteroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Stannard
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Ihrke
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ardans
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Cello
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Bjorling
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone