derm things exam 4 Flashcards
skin fold dermatitis
intertrigo
acute moist dermatitis, ‘hot spot’. seen commonly in thick coated breeds
pyotraumatic dermatitis
dog was fine when he went to sleep and now has a localized ulcer that is self induced
pyotraumatic dermatitis
otitis externa and FAD can cause secondary
pyotraumatic dermatitis
inflammation of the blood vessels can lead to
leaky blood vessels or thrombosis
what is the first sign of vasculitis skin lesion
alopecia because the hair is not receiving the correct amount of blood
what is the difference between erythema and vasculitis
erythema will blanch, petechial hemorrhage is when the blood has left the vessels. it will not blanch.
cutaneous manifestation of a systemic disease
necrolytic migratory erythema
major underlying condition causing necrolytic migratory erythema
chronic hepatic disease
what is the major thing that is seen in all cases of necrolytic migratory erythema
low serum amino acids.
if you see hyperkeratosis of the footpads what are 3 major ddx
NME, zinc responsive dermatitis, pemphigus foliaceus.
which ulcerative condition can be confirmed by seeing a honeycomb appearance of a liver
NME
prognosis of NME
poor 6-12 mo
what are the four variants of cutaneous lupus erythematosus
DLE, MCLE, VLE, ECLE
in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, what cells are being attacked?
basal cells.
what is the main difference between DLE and MCLE
they both cause ulceration on the nose but MCLE will have ulcers on 2 or more mucosal surfaces. if just the nose, prob DLE
ulceration below the lip but not on the lip
MCLE
differentiation between NME and MCLE?
NME has crusts and hyperkeratotic footpads, as well as lesions on pressure points
MCLE is just ulceration and its at mucosal surfaces.
what dogs get VCLE (vesicular)
collies and shelties only
donut lesion on a collie? primary ddx
VCLE
only lupus that has systemic signs
ECLE
puppy with alopecia, ulceration, depigmentation, crusts, scaling, hunched stance, lymphadenopathy, and is a GSP
ECLE
general treatment for cutaneous lupoid erythematous
doxy + niacinamide and cyclosporine