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Pathology of the Integumentary System, Pt. 5 Flashcards

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What are the 2 types of nodular/diffuse dermatitis? What are the 3 possible inflammatory infiltrates and their cause?

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  1. infectious**
  2. noninfectious
  3. neutrophils —> bacteria
  4. eosinophils —> parasites, eosinophilic granuloma
  5. histiocytes (chronic granuloma/pyogranuloma) —> mycobacteria, fungi, foreign body
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Nodular/diffuse dermatitis, histology:

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How does nodule/diffuse dermatitis present grossly?

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nodular or plaque-like lesions that may be alopecic, ulcerated, or draining

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What causes canine leproid granuloma? What breeds are most commonly affected?

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novel mycobacterial species

short-coated large breeds, like Boxers

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How does canine leproid granuloma present grossly?

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single to multiple well-circumscribed, firm, nonpainful dermal nodules on pinnae (ONLY)

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What is seen histologically in canine leproid granuloma?

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pyogranulomatous dermatitis with intralesional acid-fast positive bacteria

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What are cutaneous lesions from deep/systemic fungal infection secondary to? How does infection begin?

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systemic infection from lungs, eyes, and bones

ingestion or inhalation from contaminated soil
- geographical distribution

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What are 4 examples of fungi that cause deep/systemic fungal infection?

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  1. Cryptococcus neoformans
  2. Histoplasma capsulatum
  3. Blastomyces dermatitidis
  4. Coccidioides immitis
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Deep/systemic fungal infection, gross lesions:

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nodular, plaque-like; ulcerative, alopecic

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Deep/systemic fungal infection, histology:

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What is pythiosis?

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ulcerative lesions with fistulous tracts, along with pale yellow coral-like concretions found in sinus tracts (kunkers) caused by Pythium insidiosum, an aquatic dimorphic water mold

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How does the presentation of pythiosis compare in dogs and horses?

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DOG: GI > skin

HORSE skin > GI
- limbs, ventral thorax, abdomen

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What is seen on histology of pythiosis?

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granulomatous and eosinophilic inflammation and granulation tissue
- + peripheral eosinophilia

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What causes Leishmaniasis? How is it transmitted?

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Leishmania infantum —> obligate intracellular protozoa

bite of sandfly
- zoonotic!

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What are the cutaneous and systemic symptoms of Leishmaniasis?

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CUTANEOUS: alopecia, ulcers, nodules, and exfoliative dermatitis on the muzzle, periorbital and aural regions; onychongryphosis

SYSTEMIC: hyperproteinemia with hypergammaglobulinemia and hypoalbuminemia

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Leishmaniasis, histology:

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What causes Habronemiasis? What is its pathogenesis? When is infection most common?

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(summer sores in horses)
Habronema muscae nematode transmitted by flies

  • nematode passed in feces
  • ingested by fly maggots
  • deposited onto horse in the medial canthus of eye and prepuce by host fly

summer and early fall, when flies are active

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What is seen histologically in Habronemiasis?

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granulomatous and eosinophilic inflammation around nematode larvae

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What are 2 examples of noninfectious diffuse/nodular dermatitis?

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  1. sterile granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitits
  2. eosinophilic granuloma
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What is sterile granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis? In what dogs is it most common?

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juvenile cellulitis, puppy strangle

mostly young Golden retrievers, dachshunds, labrador retrievers, and Gordon setters

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What gross lesions are seen in granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis? What are some other clinical signs?

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facial swelling, papules, and pustules affecting the periocular skin, muzzle and pinnae

  • fever
  • lethargy
  • hyporexia
  • lymphadenomegaly
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What is seen histologically with granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis?

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nodular pyogranulomatous dermatitis lacking any infectious agents

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What is the cause of granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis? What does it commonly respond to?

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cause unknown

immunosuppressive drugs

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What are the 3 manifestations of eosinophilic granuloma complex?

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  1. eosinophilic plaque
  2. indolent ulcer
  3. eosinophilic granuloma
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What is the characteristic of eosinophilic granuloma complex on histology?
flame figure of hyalinized collagen - + eosinophils
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What is panniculitis? What are some probable causes?
inflammation of the subcutis - trauma - post injection - post surgery - foreign body - infectious disease (must rule out) - pancreatic disease (lipase release) - vitamin E deficiency - immune-mediated - idiopathic
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What type of panniculitis is most commonly has idiopathic cause?
sterile nodular panniculitis more common in dogs
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Panniculitis, histology:
inflammatory cells infiltrate subcutis
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What are 2 major lesions characteristic of panniculitis?
1. nodules 2. draining tracts
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What is sterile nodular panniculitis? In what dogs is it most common?
(sterile pyogranulomatous dermatitis and panniculitis; sterile granuloma/pyogranuloma syndrome) idiopathic condition with dermal or subcutaneous nodules with drainage or ulcers mostly found on the trunk (commonly in association with fever, anorexia, and concurrent disease) Dachshunds
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How is sterile nodular panniculitis diagnosed? What type of treatment does it typically respond to?
must rule out infectious disease first with negative tissue culture and special stains for bacteria, fungi, and mycobacterium immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive medications
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What is seen histologically in sterile nodular panniculitis?
pyogranulomatous dermatitis and panniculitis
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What are the main 3 features of atrophic dermatoses (noninflammatory alopecia? What are 3 causes?
1. follicular atrophy (telogen) with follicular keratosis 2. sebaceous atrophy 3 epidermal +/- dermal atrophy 1. endocrine dermatopathy*** 2. ischemia 3. feline acquired skin fragility
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Atrophic dermatoses (noninflammatory alopecia), histology:
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How does endocrine dermatoses present?
bilateral symmetrical alopecia with hyperpigmentation, epidermal and dermal thining, and a rough, dry, and dull coat - minimal inflammation ---> scaling with secondary infection
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How is endocrine dermatoses diagnosed?
clinical, gross, and histological lesion are rarely specific ---> diagnosis based on clinical and histological features + clinical testing for hormonal deficiency/excess
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What 6 conditions are responsible for endocrine dermatoses?
1. hypothyroidism (T4) 2. hyperadrenocorticism 3. hyperestrogenism 4. hyposomatotropism (dwarfism) 5. hypersomatotropism 6. alopecia X
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What is hypothyroidism? What dermal lesions does it cause? In what dogs is it most common?
primary thyroid dysfunction caused by lymphocytic thyroiditis or idiopathic thyroid atrophy bilateral symmetrical alopecia, thickened and droopy facial skin from myxedema, and alopecia of the entire tail (rat tail) middle-aged dogs
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What are 3 causes of hyperadrenocorticism (HAC)?
1. pituitary-dependent 2. adrenal-dependent 3. iatrogenic
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What are 6 common dermal lesions caused by hyperadrenocorticism (HAC)?
1. bilaterally symmetrical alopecia of the trunk 2. pendulous abdomen 3. hyperpigmentation 4. telangiectasia 5. comedones (keratin accumulation) 6. calcinosis cutis (most common in iatrogenic form)
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What is alopecia X most common in? How does it present?
plush-coated breeds (Pomeranians, Chow Chows, Husky) bilateral symmetrical alopecia with hyperpigmentation on the trunk, and caudal thighs, sparing the head and distal extremities
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What are the main 2 causes of hyperestrogenism? How does it present?
1. SPONTANEOUS: testicular sustentacular cell (Sertoli cell) tumor, ovarian cyst, ovarian neoplasia (increases estrogen levels) 2. EXOGENOUS: transdermal estradiol gel bilaterally symmetrical alopecia and hyperpigmentation, with gynecomastia or vulvar enlargement
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What is cutaneous vasculitis? What are 4 common causes?
inflammation targeting walls of venules or arterioles 1. bacterial infection (Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever) 2. bacterial septicemia (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae) 3. immune-mediated disease 4. drug associated
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What are the 4 most common lesions associated with cutaneous vasculitis?
1. edema 2. erythematous macules 3. petechiae 4. ecchymoses
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Other than edema, erythematous macules, petechiae, and ecchymoses, what can cutaneous vasculitis also lead to?
ulceration of distal extremities (pinnae, toes, tail tip) with or without sloughing of tissue
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What causes swine erysipelas (diamond skin disease)? What are the 3 forms? What kind of pigs does it usually affect?
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae 1. acute (septic/fatal/cutaneous lesions) 2. subacute 3. chronic growing and adult swine
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What causes cutaneous lesions to occur during swine erysipelas (diamond skin disease)? What lesions are seen?
septicemia ---> bacterial emobolization to the skin ---> vasculitis ---> thrombosis, ischemia, infarction multifocal, red to purple rhomboidal (diamond), slightly raised skin lesions
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What are 4 cutaneous tumor-like proliferations? What are the 3 types of tumors?
1. viral plaque 2. cyst 3. hamartoma 4. cutaneous horn 1. epithelial (adenoma, carcinoma) 2. mesenchymal (-oma, -sarcoma) 3. round cell
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What diagnostic is commonly used on growths to see if it is a cancerous growth? How do the different types of tumors show?
FNA for cytology 1. epithelial: cell adhesions remain 2. mesenchymal: individualized spindles 3. round cell: individualized, large, round
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Tumor-like lesions:
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What are the major presentations of Papillomaviral disease in dogs?
1. oral papillomatosis (cauliflower-like) 2. cutaneous papillomas 3. squamous cell carcinomas 4. pigmented viral plaques
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What are the 2 most common things seen on histology of viral papilloma?
1. viral cytopathic effect - grey cytoplasm 2. intranuclear viral inclusion bodies
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What causes papillomavirus in cattle? At what age is infection most common? How is it transmitted?
bovine papillomavirus 1-13 young cattle <2 years old direct or indirect contact
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How does papillomavirus present in cattle?
horny, dry, cauliflower-like masses (warts) on the head, neck, shoulders, teats, and penis
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What is one of the most common malignant neoplasms in cats? What causes it in different parts of the skin?
(epithelial) squamous cell carcinoma UV light = lightly pigmented skin papillomavirus = pigmented skin
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What is the most common skin neoplasm of equids? What causes it?
(mesenchymal) equine sarcoid BPV-1, 2, and 12
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What is equine sarcoid? In what areas does it frequently develop?
locally aggressive, nonmetaplastic, fibroblastic skin tumors that present as nodules, plaques, verrucous masses on the head, periocular region, ears, limbs, and prepuce - areas with previous trauma - recurs after surgical excision
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What causes injection site-associated sarcoma? What is prognosis like?
vaccines, injections of foreign material, trauma, and microchip implantations locally aggressive with a high rate of local recurrence ---> poor prognosis
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What kind of tumors are injection site-associated sarcomas?
mesenchymal ---> fibrosarcomas**, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, lymphoma
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What are the most common pigmented nodules?
RED: hemangioma or hemangiosarcoma BLACK: melanocytoma or melanoma
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What acronym is used to list the types of round cell neoplasia? How are they diagnosed?
L = lymphoma Y = transmissible venereal tumor M = mast cell tumor P = plasma cell tumor H = histiocytoma perform a FNA and do cytologic exam
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What kind of neoplasm is histiocytoma? What do they look like? What age animals are mostly affected?
round cell neoplasia of Langerhans cells dome-shaped young dogs
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What is the prognosis of histiocytomas?
good! ---> undergoes spontaneous immune-mediated regression
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What is the most common skin tumor in dogs? How does it typically present?
(round cell) mast cell tumors alopecic, solitary to multiple, erythematous and edematous nodules on the trunk, extremities, and head
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What does the prognosis of mast cell tumors depend on?
histoligcal grades ---> submit for biopsy!
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How does canine cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma present? In what animals is it most common? Why is prognosis so poor?
generalized scaling, ulcers, nodules and depigmentation of the lips and nasal planum older dogs tends to metastasize to lymph nodes, which leads to systemic spread
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What is characteristic of canine cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma?
neoplastic CD3+ T-cells infiltrated epidermis/dermis

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