Eosinophilic granulomatous pneumonia in a dog

Vet Rec. 1986 Jun 7;118(23):631-2. doi: 10.1136/vr.118.23.631.

Abstract

An eosinophilic granulomatous pneumonia is described in a German shepherd dog. On thoracic radiographs and at post mortem examination disseminated pulmonary tumour-like nodules had been seen. Histologically the nodules consisted of macrophages, eosinophils, plasma cells and occasionally giant cells. In plasma cells and macrophages, large amounts of immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M could be demonstrated. An aetiology could not be determined, but vasculitis and cytology made an allergic reaction of type 1 and, or, type 3 most likely. The classification of pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia (PIE-syndrome) is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Dog Diseases / pathology*
  • Dogs
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / diagnostic imaging
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / pathology
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / veterinary*
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / pathology
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / veterinary*
  • Radiography