Integumentary Pathology Flashcards
7 steps of regeneration & repair of the skin
Blood clot, inflammation, re-epitheilization, fibroplasia, angiogenesis, wound contraction, remodeling
Hallmark of wound healing
granulation tissue
2 responses of the EPIDERMIS to injury
Alteration in growth & differentiation
Alteration in fluid balance & cellular adhesion
3 forms of alterations in epidermal pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Pigmentary incontinence
2 dzs that lead to increased production of melanin
allergic dermatitis
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s)
2 dzs. that lead to increased melanocytes
Lentigo
Melanocytic Neoplasia
What mineral deficiency can result in HYPOpigmentation
Cu deficiency = Acquired lack of melanin production
3 causes of DERMAL atrophy
Starvation
Cushing’s
Iatrogenic (long term steroid use)
What is the early stage of fibroplasia in response to injury?
Granulation tissue
What is another term for exuberant granulation tissue?
Proud flesh
What is the condition that is an inherited abnormality of collagen that results in increased stretchability? Give an example
Collagen Dysplasia
Cutaneous Asthenia
What are the 3 abnormal deposits in the dermis?
Amyloid
Mucin/Hyaluronic acid
Ca
What abnormal deposit in the dermis leads to cutaneous myxedema?
Mucin or hyaluronic acid (GAG)
When can you see cutaneous myxedema? (TQ)
HYPOthyroidism
Mucinosis of the Shar-Pei
3 forms of abnormal mineralization/calicification of the dermis
Dystrophic
Metastatic
Idiopathic
Dystropic mineralization is the result of chronic injury. Give 2 examples.
Calcinosis cutis
Granulomatous foci
Which form of mineralization results in deposition of Ca in tissues during hypercalcemia?
Metastatic
chronic renal dz, hyperparathyroidism, cholecalciferol toxicosis & calcinogenic plants
What are the characteristics of ACUTE dermatitis?
lasts hrs- several d.
Mostly neutrophils
What are the characteristics of CHRONIC dermatitis?
lasts wks, mo., yrs.
Mostly mononuclear leukocytes (macrophages, lymphocytes & plasma cells)
Acral lick dermatitis if what form of dermatitis?
Chronic
What 4 things can cause ATROPHY of the adnexa?
- hormonal abnormalities
- Nutritional abnormalities
- Ischemia
- Stress/poor health
What 4 things can cause HYPERTROPHY of the adnexa?
- injury
- Acral lick dermatitis
- Chronic allergic dermatitis
- Chronic bacT/yeast infections
What frequently causes alopecia?
follicular dysplasia
What often leads to abnormalities of hair cycle stages?
Hormonal disorders
Folliculitis is commonly seen with what 2 dzs?
Demodicosis
Pemphigus Foliaceus
What organisms can cause luminal folliculitis?
Staph.
Microsporum
Trichophyton
Demodex
Bulbitis is also called _____.
Alopecia areata
Sebaceous adenitis is most common in what species?
Dogs
Which form of adenitis is characterized by inflammation of the APOCRINE glands?
Hiradenitis
Which species are most commonly affected by vasculitis?
Dogs & horses
List some examples of dzs that can cause vasculitis.
SLE Rickettsia infections Herpesvirus FIP virus Erysipelothrix spp.
Black Diamond Skin Disease is a common name for what dz?(TQ)
Porcine Erysipelas (lesions due to vasculitis)
What are some causes of Panniculitis?
BacT & fungi SLE Physical injury Vit E deficiency Pancreatic dz. Idiopathic
What are the C.S. of Panniculitis?
painful, palpable nodules –> ulcerated & drain
Pyrexia
Lethargy
Inappetence
What are the 2 non-genetic forms of congenital alopecia & hypotrichosis?
Maternal Iodine deficiency
In Utero- Pestivirus infection (BVD & CSF)
What are the congenital & hereditary skin dzs? (7)
Congenital alopecia & hypotrichosis Collagen Dysplasia disorders Mucinosis Epidermolysis bullosa Epitheliogenesis imperfecta Congenital hypertrichosis Dermal Vegetans
Epidermolysis bullosa (red foot dz) is reported in what animal species?
horses, cattle, sheep, dogs & cats
Border dz or hairy shaker dz is an example of which congenital skin dz?
Congenital HYPERtrichosis due to in utero Pestivirus infection
Which breed of swine is Dermatosis vegetans common in?(TQ)
Landrace pigs (autosomal recessive trait)
What causes actinic injury on non-haired & non-pigmented areas?
UV radiation –> DNA damage (thymidine dimers) –> SCC
How does photosensitization occur?
photodynamic compounds react w/ UV radiation & cause oxidative injury
What is Type I Photosensitization?
caused by ingestion of certain plants or drugs
What is Type II Photosensitization?
Inherited defect in porphyrin metabolism
What is Type III Photosensitization (most common form)?
Hepatogenous photosensitization –> due to liver dz. & reduced ability to excrete phylloerythrin (by-product of chlorophyll metabolism)
What are the 2 causes of actinic injury?
Photosensitization
Photo-enhanced dermatoses
What dzs are associated w/ photo-enhanced dermatoses? (3)
Lupus erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Photoactivated vasculitis of the horse
Where does photoactivated vasculitis often occur on the horse?
animals with white legs
Which species are prone to vaccine-associated sarcomas?
Felines
What does Ergot poisoning cause in animals?
ischemic necrosis of extremities
Which form of grass can get infected with Neotyphodium spp & contains ergot alkaloids?
tall fescue grass
What are the signs of Selenium toxicity in animals?
Poor hair coat w/ partial alopecia
What are the sings of Hairy Vetch toxicity in animals?(TQ)
dermatitis, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, granulomatus inflammation of many organs
What are the proper names for “hot spots”?
Pyotraumatic dermatitis
Acute mosit dermatitis
What physical injury is caused by psychological disorders that lead to persistent licking/chewing?
Acral lick dermatitis
Lick Granuloma
Neurodermatitis
Which animals are susceptible to intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis)?
Dogs- excessive skin folds
Cows- large pendulous udders
What are the 6 types of physical injury that can occur to the skin?
Acral lick dermatitis Pyotraumatic dermatitis Intertrigo Feline Ulcerative Dermatitis Syndrome Callus Temperature extremes
1st degree burns affect what layer of skin?
epidermis only
2nd degree burns affect what part of skin.
epidermis & part of dermis
3rd degree burns causes:
full thickness necrosis of skin
Permanent scarring
life threatening–> infection & fluid loss
Hypothyroidism affects what stages of the hair cycle in dogs?
Anagen stage; hair coat fails to grow
Hyperadrenocorticism has a _____ effect on _____ synthesis & maintenance due to excess glucocorticoids.
inhibitory
collagen
What is a common skin sign of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
Clinical cutaneous lesions
Calcinosis cutis - dystrophic calcification
Pituitary tumors of the pars intermedia in older horses leads to what?
Hyperhidrosis (incr. sweating)
Hirsutism/hypertrichosis
What are the C.S. of hyperestrogenism?
symmetric alopecia
follicular hyperkeratosis
Enlarged nipples, prepuce & vulva
What causes hyperestrogenism in females?
ovarian cysts or tumors
What causes hyperestrogenism in males?
Functional Sertoli cell tumor
Urticaria is most common in what 2 species?
dogs
horses
What is the immunologic mechanism of urticaria?
Type I & Type III hypersensitivities
What 3 things can cause non-immunologic urticaria?
heat
exercise
stress
What species commonly get atopic dermatitis?
dogs
cats
horses
What is the immunologic mechanism of atopic dermatitis?
Type I hypersensitivity w/ IgE Abs to environmental allergens
What is the predominant sign of atopic dermatitis?
Pruritis w/ frequent excoriations & secondary bacT & yeast infection
What is the immunologic mechanism of insect bite hypersensitivity?
Type I & Type IV hypersensitivity rxn to insect saliva
What are the gross lesions of insect bite hypersensitivity?
papular to exudative dermatitis
Miliary dermatitis
Which species commonly get miliary dermatitis?
cats!
What species of insect causes Sweet Itch in horses?
Culicoides