Topic 11 - The swellings of the skin. Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of swellings do we have?
A
- Odemea
- Emphysema
- Haematoma
- Tumour
2
Q
What is oedema caused by?
A
Caused by excess fluid or pus under the skin
3
Q
Which oedema types do we have?
A
- oedema inflammation
- oedema stagnationis
- oedema hydraemica
4
Q
What is oedema stagnationis due to?
A
Heart problems
5
Q
What is oedema hydraemica?
A
Decreased amount of albumin causing the water going out to the tissues
6
Q
What can oedema inflammation cause?
A
Phlgemone or abscesses
7
Q
What is emphysema?
A
When gas or air is trapped in the subcutis (skin)
8
Q
What is haemoatoma cutis?
A
Collection of blood within the tissue, larger than a bruise
9
Q
What is a tumour?
A
Abnormal growth of the cells
10
Q
Which tumours are cats prone to?
A
- Basal cell tumour
- Squamos cell carcinoma
- Mast cell tumour
- Fibro sarcoma
11
Q
Which tumours are prone to dogs?
A
- Papillomas
- Lipomas
- Mast cell tumour
12
Q
Which parameters to look for when the animal has a tumour?
A
- localization
- number
- size
- temperature,
- pain
- consistency
- percussion
- content
