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Sebaceous adenitis in the Akita: clinical observations, histopathology and heredity.
Veterinary dermatology - 1 Oct 2001
Reichler I M, Hauser B, Schiller I, Dunstan R W, Credille K M, Binder H, Glaus T, Arnold S
Abstract excerpt
Ninety-seven pure-bred Akitas were examined clinically and histologically for sebaceous adenitis. The diagnosis was established histologically in 23 Akitas by demonstrating an inflammatory reaction targeted against the sebaceous glands or a reduction in the number of glands. The clinical course of sebaceous adenitis in the Akita was similar to that seen in other breeds. The first skin lesions occurred mainly on...
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