Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! In this episode, I dive into the diagnostic approach and long-term management of sterile nodular panniculitis in veterinary patients. We discuss everything from sampling claw folds and interpreting flaky cytology samples to biopsy techniques, infectious disease rule-outs, and when to consider JAK inhibitors as part of a treatment plan.   If you’ve ever struggled with diagnosing challenging nodular cases or navigating long-term m...

The Derm Vet Podcast

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD

324. Biopsy Timing, Infectious Differentials & Managing Sterile Nodular Panniculitis

MAY 14, 202620 MIN
The Derm Vet Podcast

324. Biopsy Timing, Infectious Differentials & Managing Sterile Nodular Panniculitis

MAY 14, 202620 MIN

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Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail!In this episode, I dive into the diagnostic approach and long-term management of sterile nodular panniculitis in veterinary patients. We discuss everything from sampling claw folds and interpreting flaky cytology samples to biopsy techniques, infectious disease rule-outs, and when to consider JAK inhibitors as part of a treatment plan. If you’ve ever struggled with diagnosing challenging nodular cases or navigating long-term management decisions, this episode is packed with practical clinical insights you can apply in practice.Did you know you can submit a question or voicemail to the show by using the link at the top of the show notes? Send me any and all questions to be featured on an episode!Watch The Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@thedermvet3932Follow The Derm Vet Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thedermvetpod/Follow Me: https://www.instagram.com/thedermvet/Timestamps00:00 Intro01:14 Itch Inquiry: Sampling Claw Folds and Flaky Samples06:00 Identifying Sterile Nodular Panniculitis08:54 Diagnostic Approaches and Biopsy Techniques09:56 Ruling Out Infectious Causes12:53 Use of JAK Inhibitors16:19 Long-term Management19:49 Outro