Endocrine Disease of Skin Flashcards
What is canine hypothyroidism? - types (6)
What are the dermatology symptoms in canine acquired hypothyroidism? (6)
- Hair coat abnormalities
- Keratinisation defects
- Increased susceptibility to skin infections
- Poor/delayed wound healing after trauma or surgery
- Mxoedema
- Lack of puritis - in non-infected dogs
What are hair coat abnormalities? (3)
Hair coat abnormalities - consequences (4)
What is hypotrichosis/alopecia? (2)
What are keratinisation defects? (2)
Keratinisation defects - consequences (3)
What is increased susceptibility to skin infections?
Caused by altered cutaneous barrier, seborrhoea and reduced immune function
Increased susceptibility to skin infections - consequences (4)
What is poor/delayed wound healing after trauma or surgery?
Thyroid hormones ➔ protein synthesis and keratinocyte proliferation in wound healing. This reduces in thyroid hormone deficiency.
Poor/delayed wound healing after trauma or surgery - consequences (3)
What is myxoedema (cutaneous mucinosis) (3)
What is myxoedema (cutaneous mucinosis) - consequences (2)
What are the dermatopathology findings in canine acquired hypothyroidism? (5)
What is feline hypothyroidism? (3)