Abstract
Monoclonal gammopathy associated with plasmacytic gastroenterocolitis was diagnosed in a dog. Treatment consisted of immunosuppressive drugs and dietary manipulation. The gammopathy resolved. Fifteen months after initial diagnosis, the dog had a relapse of intestinal disease and recurrence of the gammopathy. After inducing a second remission, the gammopathy again resolved.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Azathioprine / therapeutic use
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Blood Protein Electrophoresis / veterinary
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Dog Diseases / diet therapy
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Dog Diseases / drug therapy
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Dog Diseases / etiology*
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Dogs
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Enterocolitis / complications
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Enterocolitis / diet therapy
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Enterocolitis / drug therapy
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Enterocolitis / veterinary*
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Gastroenteritis / complications
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Gastroenteritis / diet therapy
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Gastroenteritis / drug therapy
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Gastroenteritis / veterinary*
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Hypergammaglobulinemia / etiology
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Hypergammaglobulinemia / veterinary*
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Male
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
Substances
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Prednisolone
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Azathioprine