Practical Veterinary Dermatopathology by Sonya Bettenay, Ann Hargis

By Sonya Bettenay, Ann Hargis

Practical Veterinary Dermatopathology explains the while, why, the place and the way of biopsy assortment and submission of samples. With lots of speedy reference tables, top of the range illustrations, and case evaluation reports, in addition to over140 illustrations, the material is out there for college students, veterinarians, and technicians. thoughts for accumulating and dealing with biopsy samples are in actual fact depicted in addition to strategies for the biopsy process that's best suited for the categorical scientific lesion and/or its anatomic position. The case evaluation studies show how one can deal with the biopsy sampling technique, formulate medical differential diagnoses, and interpret pathology stories.

Published through Teton New Media within the united states and allotted through CRC Press outdoors of North the United States.

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Qxd 2/14/06 11:20 AM Page 43 CLINICAL LESION DEFINITIONS SKETCH OF LESION AND COMMON EXAMPLES PHOTOMICROGRAPH OF EXAMPLE LESION 2-19c The lesion typically develops in the epidermis 2-19d Note flat topped solid elevation of skin and/or dermis, but may involve adnexa. lesion. , Demodex canis Eosinophilic plaque Neoplasia 2-20c The lesion develops within the epidermis. 2-20d Note superficial epidermal pustule. qxd 44 2/14/06 11:20 AM Page 44 Practical Veterinary Dermatopathology for the Small Animal Clinician Table 2-1 Continued CLINICAL LESION DEFINITION RECOMMENDED METHOD OF BIOPSY SAMPLING IS ILLUSTRATED 2-21a Pustule, follicular: a pustule involving a 2-21b Small pustules hair follicle, typically a hair is visible emerging from the pustule.

Qxd 32 2/14/06 11:20 AM Page 32 Practical Veterinary Dermatopathology for the Small Animal Clinician Table 2-1 Continued CLINICAL LESION DEFINITION 2-9a Erosion: loss of a portion of the RECOMMENDED METHOD OF BIOPSY SAMPLING IS ILLUSTRATED 2-9b Variety of sampling techniques possible epidermis that leaves the basement membrane intact Incisional (ellipse or wedge) or excisional samples may allow greater potential to identify cause 2-10a Excoriation: loss of epithelium due to 2-10b Punch biopsy samples; however, variety of physical trauma (scratching) techniques acceptable.

Qxd 2/14/06 11:20 AM Page 31 CLINICAL LESION DEFINITIONS SKETCH OF LESION AND COMMON EXAMPLES 2-7c The primary lesion is in the dermis or subcutis. Deep bacterial infection Deep fungal infection Foreign body reaction 2-8c The lesion involves the stratum corneum and the epidermis. Most common cause: superficial staphylococcal infection 31 PHOTOMICROGRAPH OF EXAMPLE LESION 2-7d Arrows illustrate tract and “free” cornified cells released from ruptured follicle. qxd 32 2/14/06 11:20 AM Page 32 Practical Veterinary Dermatopathology for the Small Animal Clinician Table 2-1 Continued CLINICAL LESION DEFINITION 2-9a Erosion: loss of a portion of the RECOMMENDED METHOD OF BIOPSY SAMPLING IS ILLUSTRATED 2-9b Variety of sampling techniques possible epidermis that leaves the basement membrane intact Incisional (ellipse or wedge) or excisional samples may allow greater potential to identify cause 2-10a Excoriation: loss of epithelium due to 2-10b Punch biopsy samples; however, variety of physical trauma (scratching) techniques acceptable.

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