Pathology Final Exam Material Flashcards
Copper is a component of __________ and deficiency may result in reduced pigmentation
Copper is a component of tyrosinase and deficiency may result in reduced pigmentation
What is sebaceous adenitis?
Inflammatory reaction that targets sebaceous glands
mostly a disease of dogs (rare in cats and horses)
T/F: Hypercalcemia due to osteolysis by skeletal metastases is not a paraneoplastic syndrome
True
What is the proposed target for autoantibody binding in the case of Pemphigus Vulgaris?
Desmoglein III
Proposed pathogenesis: autoantibodies bind to desmoglein III → keratinocytes release proteases → adhesion proteins lost → acantholysis → suprabasilar vesicles and bullae
Ventral deviation of the vertebral column is referred to as:
Lordosis
“boobs out”
T/F: Chondrosarcomas account for ~10% of primary bone tumors in the dog, and usually affect long bones more often than flat bones
False
Chondrosarcomas DO account for ~10% of primary bone tumors in the dog, but they usually affect flat bones (ribs, nasal turbinates, pelvis) more often than long bones
Decreased pigment of the hair is referred to as:
Leukotrichia
Sarcoid**s **are locally aggressive, non-metastatic fibroblastic skin tumors primarily of which species? What age?
Typically in young **horses, 3-6 years of age**
Caused by BPV types 1 and 2
The superficial dermatitis that occurs on opposed skin surfaces, such as the folds on this dogs face, is referred to as:
Intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis)
the fracturing of trabeculae without external deformation of cortical bone is termed:
Microfracture/infraction
An increase in the number of cells in the stratum spinosum is referred to as:
acanthosis
acanthosis is a diffuse epidermal hyperplasia (thickening of the skin)
T/F: Fibrosis is a sign of acute inflammation.
False.
Fibrin deposition may be seen in acute inflammation. Fibrosis is an indication of chronic inflammation
Group of diseases clinically characterized by vesicles or bullae and acantholysis:
Pemphigus
__________ is defined as the inability of skeletal muscle fibers to relax, resulting in spasmodic contraction
Myotonia
Most common cause(s) of Hepatogenous photosensitization?
Lantana camara and mycotoxins (sporidesmin)
Decreased pigment of the skin is referred to as:
Leukoderma
The causative agent of exudative epidermitis of pigs is:
Staphylococcus hyicus
What is the bacterial agent responsible for **Wooden Tongue **in cattle?
Actinobacillus ligniersii
Produces pyogranulomatous lesions in soft tissue
T/F: A carcinoma-in-situ refers to a cancer within an epithelial surface that has penetrated the basement- membrane
FALSE
A carcinoma-in-situ refers to a cancer within an epithelial surface that has not penetrated the basement- membrane
This thick, hard, hairless plaque was found on the elbow of a kennel dog. What would be your diagnosis?
callus
It’s a callus
Eosinophilic plaques are common lesions of the skin of which species?
Cats
(usually seen on the abdomen and medial thigh)
“Rubber Jaw,” shown in the image, is commonly seen associated with:
2° Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Bones (especially those of the head) become swollen and are firm rather than hard; maxilla and mandible are usually affected; the mandibles may become quite pliable (rubber jaw)
Histamine is present in tissues, basophils, and platelets, but primarily in ____________
mast cells
Dermatophilosis affects a variety of domestic animal species. What is the causative agent?
Dermatophilus congolensis
T/F: Osteomalacia is a disease affecting young growing animals
False
Osteomalacia is a disease of grown (adult) animals (closed growth plate) - similar pathogenesis to rickets
Failure in the mineralization of osteoid primarily due to Vitamin D or Phosphorous deficiency
Inflammation of a joint resulting in fixation (lack of mobility) of a joint is termed:
ankylosis
Are bone neoplasias more commonly seen in dogs or cats?
Dogs
Primarily observed in dogs; to a lesser extent cats. Pretty rare in other animals
What a cute Landrace pig. But wait, what’s that?! You notice erythematous papules and plaques and hoof malformation!
What should be on the top of your mind?
Dermatosis Vegetans
inherited disorder of young Landrace pigs characterized by erythematous papules and plaques and hoof malformation, or giant cell pneumonia (fatal route)
UV light induces formation of which carcinogen from natural sterols in un-pigmented skin?
cholesterol alpha oxide
UV light induces formation of a carcinogen (cholesterol alpha oxide) from natural sterols in un-pigmented skin
Failure of stratified squamous epithelium of skin, adnexa, and/or oral mucosa to develop completely is referred to as:
Epitheilogenesis Imperfecta (Aplasia cutis)
Sharply demarcated areas devoid of the epidermis or mucosa exposing the underlying dermis or submucosa
Melanocytic neoplasms are common in horses of what color?
gray horses
(it’s like it’s looking at you)
Epidermolysis bullosa is also known as:
Red Foot Disease
Hereditary mechano-bullous disorders characterized by blistering of skin and mucous membranes after minor trauma (not a developmental disease… it’s caused by some sort of trauma)
T/F: Rickets is a metabolic bone disease of complex etiology affecting young growing animals
True
It is associated with Vitamin D deficiency
The image shows osteomyelitis in the jaw of a cow. What is this called? What is the etiological agent?
Bovine Actinomycosis (“Lumpy Jaw”), caused by Actinomyces bovis
Lumpy jaw presents pyogranulomatous lesions - there is suppurative exudate (neutrophils) but in addition will see macrophages, MNGCs, and prominent fibrosis
Chronic pyogranulomatous osteomyelitis
Superficial pyoderma in dogs is most commonly caused by:
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Joint lesions associated with **Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis [CAE] **are characterized by a lymphocytic hyperplastic synovitis with the formation of _____________
carpal hygromas
The hygromas are chronic lesions that appear as flattened cystic fluid-filled SC distensions over the cranial carpus
Animals affected by Osteopetrosis (metaphyseal dysplasia) often present with:
aplastic anemia
What is the most common flea associated with flea infestations in dogs and cats?
Ctenocephalides felis
C. felis transmits Dipylidium caninum
The image shows formation of a sequestrum, a sequela to osteonecrosis. Attempts to wall off a sequestrum will result in formation of a layer of granulation tissue and reactive bone known as:
involcrum
___________ is the hallmark of malignancy since benign neoplasms do not metastasize
Metastasis is the hallmark of malignancy since benign neoplasms do not metastasize
Vitamin A responsive dermatosis is most related to which breed of dog?
Cocker Spaniels
It is a breed-related disorder of skin proliferation and abnormal keratinization
Inflammation of the subcutaneous adipose tissue is known as:
Panniculitis
Inflammation of the **lymph nodes **is known as:
lymphadenitis
What is going on in this picture?
ichthyosis
This is a disease of excess cornification; inherited skin disorders characterized by thickening of the skin and marked scaling
T/F: Cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma carries a very poor prognosis
True
(in general, all lymphomas carry a poor prognosis)
What is the cause of Diamond Skin Disease in pigs?
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Which skin layer is present in the epidermis of the foot (hairless skin) that is not present in the epidermis of the leg (haired skin)
stratum lucidum
The epidermis of the leg (haired skin) contains Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale
The epidermis of the foot (hairless skin) contains Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale
Which breed of cattle is considered most susceptible to Ectodermal dysplasia?
German Holstein Cattle
Condition involves the hair follicles plus adnexal glands and teeth (ectoderm origin)
Canine craniomandibular osteopathy (“Lion Jaw”) is most common in which breed of dog?
West Highland White Terriers
Usually recognized ~4-7 months of age
Canine cutaneous histiocytoma is from ___________ origin and is most commonly found in dogs at what age?
epidermal Langerhan’s cell
Most commonly found in young dogs (
Malignant tumors of cartilage are called:
Chondrosarcoma
You suspect rhabdomyosarcoma in a cat. In order to confirm your diagnosis, you can use immunohistochemistry to look for which intermediate filament?
Desmin
Which cells types are markedly sensitive to excess fluoride?
Ameloblasts and odontoblasts
The result of excess fluoride in these cells are soft dark-brown discolored teeth that wear down easily (defective enamel and dentin)