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skin terms exam 3 Flashcards

1
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what is the hallmark skin lesion of hyperadrenocorticism

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calcinosis cutis

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2
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name the four layers of the epidermis

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stratum corneum, s. granulosum, s. spinosum, s. basale

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what two layers of epidermis does Pemphigus foliaceus target

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s. granulosum and s. spinosum

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4
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what is cornification

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active process of s. basale reproducing and turning over epidermis.

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5
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what is the role of desmosomes

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bridges between all the keratinocytes help resist shearing forces.

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6
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what creates sebum

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holocrine glands

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7
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what are the main three phases of the hair cycle and what happens when

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Anagen (growing), Catagen (transition), Telogen (resting phase)

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what are the three structures of the nasal planum

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nares, philtrum, alar fold

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9
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specific autoimmune dz that only affects dogs claws. painful, brittle nails.

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lupoid onchyodystrophy

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10
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what is the treatment for SLO

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symmetric lupoid onchyodystrophy. doxy + immunomod, supplement fatty acids and pain management

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papule vs pustule

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papule is edema and inflam cells. pustules are purulent material.

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12
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raised lesion that consists of edema. (hive)

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wheal

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13
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flat discoloration of the skin. ex: vitilago

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macule

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14
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what is the big version of a macule

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patch.

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15
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vesicle vs papule

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vesicle contains fluid. very small. papule is edema and inflam cells.

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big vesicle?

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bulla. fluid filled.

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17
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a mast cell tumor is an example of what type of lesion

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nodule

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18
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secondary lesion that does not penetrate the basement membrane

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erosion

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19
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when the skin looks like tree bark. thickening of all layers. from chronic scratching

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lichenification

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20
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thickening of only the stratum cornyeum. flaky

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hyperkeratosis

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21
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how to tell if alopecia is primary of secondary

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primary will have intact hairs, with the hair easily removed
secondary will have broken hair shaft ends. stronger. indistinct margins

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22
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keratin and sebaceous material clumped on each hair shaft

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follicular cast

23
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dilated hair follicles. seen with cushings and demodicosis. blackheads

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comedones.

24
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erythema vs petechia

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erythema: redness from vasodilation. will blanch when you apply pressure
petechia: purplish. extravasation of blood. does not blanch

25
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two common conditions that cause hyperpigmentations

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hypothyroidism and post-inflammation

26
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what are the 5 major ddx for puppies with skin issues

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juvenile demodecosis, dermatophytosis, juvie cellulitis, puppy pyoderma, oral papillomatosis

27
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tx for juvie demodecosis

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if localized, it will resolve on its own.

28
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tx for adult and generalized demodex

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ixozolazines: bravecto, nexgard, simparica, credelio

29
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which is contagious d. cati or d. gatoi

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d. gatoi. also extremely pruritic

30
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multi focal alopecia: what are some top ddx. not super itchy

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dermatophytosis, pemphigus folliaceus, bacti epicollarette.

31
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dermatophytosis tx

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topical azoles. may take months to control

32
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what is unique about where PF lesions are

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on both surfaces of the ears

33
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what would cytology look like on Pemphigus foliaceus

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normal neutrophils with keratinocytes. NO bacti.

34
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you see eosinophils in a skin cytology. what are your 3 broad ddx

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parasites, hypersensitivity, mast cell tumor

35
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skin scrape reveals degenerate neutrophils with intracellular bacteria.

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pyoderma

36
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you do a cytology of an ear and find yeast. is it significant

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if you find .5-1 yeast/HPF with clinical signs, this is significant

37
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what three ectoparasites can you find on a trichogram

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cheyletiella, demodex, and lice

38
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what rod is always a concern found in bacti culture and may require sus testing

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pseudomonas arugenosa

39
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cytology with macrophages and lymphs suggest what

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deep, chronic lesions. deep pyoderma

40
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cytology reveals nondegenerate neutrophils with no bacteria. what are the three ddx

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pemphigus foliaceus, primary allergic rxn, irritant rxn

41
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skin lesions are bilateral. what does that suggest? what if theyre asymmetrical

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bilateral/symmetrical: systemic, hypothyroidism, PF
asymmetrical: ectoparasites, fungal, surface things

42
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firm nodules on muzzle, eyes and face. may be painful. common in puppy

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juvie cellulitis

43
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lesions are annular. 3 ddx

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superficial pyoderma, demodicosis, dermatophytosis

44
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intensely itchy papules on edges of pinna

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sarcoptes mange

45
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superficial pyoderma that does not have pustules. only spreading collarettes

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exfoliative pyoderma.

46
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general tx for widespread pyoderma

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tetracyclines, clindamycin, cephalosporins, clauvamox, reserve fluoroquinolones if other treatments are not working

47
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how do you dx hypothyroidism from hyperadrenocorticism

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cushings has: comedones, symmetric alopecia
hypothyroid has: friction alopecia and hyperpigmentation

tt4, acth, cbc/chem

48
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drug of choice for cushings

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trilosane

49
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what is the treatment for most hair cycling abnormalities causing alopecia

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no treatment. maybe microneedling?

50
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clinical signs that distinguish D. canis from D. injai

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D. injai are longer and inhabit the sebaceous glands so the coat is really greasy.

51
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how to diagnose dermatopathy

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biopsy

52
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tx for generalized dermatopathy or dermatomyositis

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cyclosporine

53
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treatment for pemphigus foliaceus

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oral prednisone/olone until no new lesions.

+ azanthioprine or cyclosporine if pred isnt cutting it alone

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