Thymom-assoziierte exfoliative Dermatitis

Die Thymom-assoziierte exfoliative Dermatitis ist eine seltene paraneoplastische Dermatose bei der Katze, deren Pathogenese bisher noch unklar ist. Nach Thymektomie kommt es bei den bisher beschriebenen Fällen meist zu einer vollständigen Ausheilung und Genesung der Patienten.

Publication History

Article published online:
28 August 2023

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