Dermatologic Diagnosis in the Dog. An Approach Based on Clinical Patterns

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
Authors: Verde Arribas, Maite
Release date: 2018
ISBN: 9788417225353
Pages: 160
Dimensions: 22 x 28

Using a variety of graphical resources, this atlas describes the cutaneous clinical patterns most commonly encountered in dogs (accounting for 90 % of cases seen in veterinary clinics), as well as the associated aetiologies. For each pattern, corresponding guidelines are provided to ensure correct diagnosis. This book has been designed as an educational guide for veterinary practitioners to facilitate the diagnosis of skin diseases. The wealth of graphical material complementing the text provides veterinary surgeons with reference images with which to compare the cases they encounter in the clinic.

Table of Contents

1. General considerations for diagnosis based on clinical patterns
   Introduction
   Identify and define the dermatological pattern
   Collect basic information
   Establish the list of possible causes of the pattern
   Propose tests in a logical order

2. Defining cutaneous patterns
   Introduction
   Pathophysiological responses of the epidermis to aggressions of the skin
     Hyperkeratosis: alterations in the cornification process
     Acanthosis: epidermal hyperplasia
     Apoptosis
     Necrosis
     Atrophy of the epidermis
     Alterations in the epidermal fluid equilibrium
     Acantholysis
     Exocytosis
   Pathophysiological responses of the dermis to skin aggressions
   Pathophysiological responses of skin appendages
   Pathophysiological responses of the adipose tissue
   Cutaneous clinical patterns
     Focal-multifocal alopecia pattern
     Symmetrical alopecia pattern (regional or generalised)
     Scaling/crusting and seborrhoeic pattern
     Erosive-ulcerative pattern
     Vesicular papulopustular pattern
     Nodular pattern
     Pigmentary alteration pattern
     Pruritus

3. Focal or multifocal alopecia
   Introduction
   Underlying causes of the pattern
   Diagnostic procedure
     Analysis of the medical history
     General examination
     Dermatological examination
     Diagnostic protocol

4. Symmetrical alopecia (regional or generalised)
   Introduction
     Factors involved in hair growth and formation
   Underlying causes of the pattern
   Diagnostic procedure
     Analysis of the medical history
     General examination
     Dermatological examination
     Diagnostic protocol 

5. Scaling/crusting and seborrhoeic pattern
   Introduction
   Underlying causes of the pattern
     Primary keratinisation alterations
     Secondary keratinisation alterations
   Diagnostic procedure
     Analysis of the medical history
     General examination
     Dermatological examination
     Diagnostic protocol

6. Erosive-ulcerative pattern
   Introduction
   Underlying causes of the pattern
   Diagnostic procedure
     Analysis of the medical history
     General examination
     Dermatological examination
     Diagnostic protocol

7. Papulopustular and vesicular pattern
   Introduction
   Underlying causes of the pattern
   Diagnostic procedure
     Analysis of the medical history
     General examination
     Dermatological examination
     Diagnostic protocol

8. When the clinical presentation is pruritus
   Introduction
     Pathophysiology of pruritus
   Causes of pruritic signs
   Diagnostic procedure
     Analysis of the medical history
     Characteristics of pruritus
     General examination
     Dermatological examination
     Diagnostic protocol
   Treatment

9. References

About the Author

Maite Verde Arribas

Maite Verde graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Zaragoza. She holds a PhD in Veterinary Medicine and is a Professor of Animal Medicine and Surgery. She has served as vice-dean of Clinical Services and dean of the Faculty of Zaragoza (1995–2003), as well as vice-president and president of AVEPA (Spanish Association of Small Animal Specialists, 2006–2012). She has been a member of the council of the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) (2002–2004), is a current member of the National Commission on Veterinary Specialties of the Spanish Council of Veterinary Colleges, and is the director of the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza.

A Professor of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, AVEPA-accredited in Dermatology and Internal Medicine, she is a member of the European Society of Dermatology (ESVD) and has participated in the organisation of the 3 European ESVD congresses held in Spain. She has also served as secretary and president of GEDA, AVEPA’s group of experts in dermatology. She currently heads the Dermatology Service of the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza. She has published several works and book chapters on dermatology and internal veterinary medicine and has spoken at congresses and seminars for both academia and private industry.