Approach to the diagnosis of dermatology Diseases
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What is the most common site of neoplasia in dogs?

  • Skin (correct)
  • Lungs
  • Brain
  • Liver

Which type of dermatological disease is associated with hypersensitivities and autoimmune conditions?

  • Inflammatory (correct)
  • Degenerative
  • Neoplastic
  • Toxic

Which of the following is NOT a type of infectious dermatological disease?

  • Fungal
  • Degenerative (correct)
  • Viral
  • Parasitic

What is the first step in the clinical approach to a dermatology patient?

<p>Signalment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to examine the skin under a microscope?

<p>Skin cytology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after establishing a differential diagnosis in a dermatology patient?

<p>Further investigations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is associated with diseases related to immunological immaturity?

<p>Immature animals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended initial diagnostic test for dermatological diseases?

<p>Wood's lamp examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step if initial diagnostic tests do not lead to a diagnosis?

<p>Further investigations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to dermatological disease in animals?

<p>Vaccination status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a breed predisposition for dermatophytosis?

<p>Persian cats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for Trichophyton dermatophyte infections in cats?

<p>Hunting cats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common dermatological disease in wet conditions?

<p>Dermatophilosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step during the clinical examination of a dermatological case?

<p>Inspect the gastrointestinal tract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded accurately for clinical notes during a dermatological examination?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after completing the signalment, history, and clinical examination in a dermatological case?

<p>Choose diagnostic tests strategically (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DAMNITV stand for in the context of dermatological differential diagnosis?

<p>Degenerative, Anomalous, Metabolic disorders, Neurologic disorders, Infection, Trauma, Vascular disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when choosing initial practical diagnostic tests for a dermatological case?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when diagnosing a dermatological case?

<p>Follow a systematic diagnostic process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major causes of dermatological disease?

<p>D DEGENERATIVE A ANOMALOUS M METABOLIC N NEOPLASTIC NUTRITIONAL I INFLAMMATORY IMMUNE-MEDIATED INFECTIOUS IDIOPATHIC T TOXIC TRAUMATIC V VASCULAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the client approach to the dermatology patient?

<p>Establishing what is happening to the skin and why it is occurring, and then treating most effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in the clinical approach to the dermatology patient?

<p>Signalment, history, clinical examination, differential diagnosis/tentative diagnosis, initial diagnostic tests if indicated, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the initial diagnostic tests that can be performed in-house?

<p>Coat brushing, skin scrapes, skin cytology, dermatophyte culture, trichograms, Wood's lamp examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the further investigations that can be done if initial diagnostic tests do not lead to a diagnosis?

<p>Blood tests, skin biopsies, microbial culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is trial therapy indicated?

<p>If initial diagnostic tests are inconclusive or if investigations are declined, trial therapy can be used. For example, antimicrobial treatment for Malassezia or antiparasitic treatment for suspected parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when choosing initial practical diagnostic tests?

<p>The specific needs of the case, such as suspected parasites or fungal infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of signalment in the clinical approach?

<p>Signalment, including age, can provide important clues to potential causes of dermatological disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some diseases associated with immunological immaturity in young animals?

<p>Demodicosis, dermatophytosis, viral papillomas, congenital defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common site of neoplasia in dogs?

<p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can contribute to dermatological disease in animals?

<p>Environmental factors, such as exposures to allergens or parasites, underlying systemic disease, breed predispositions, and lifestyle and management factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of breed predispositions for dermatological diseases?

<p>Examples include Welsh ponies with Culicoides hypersensitivity, feathered horses/ponies with Chorioptic mange, Persian cats and Yorkshire terriers with dermatophytosis, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Shar Peis, Bulldogs, and Labradors with demodicosis or environmental atopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when choosing initial practical diagnostic tests for a dermatological case?

<p>Tests should be targeted towards the potential differentials identified in the case, providing maximum relevant information with minimal invasiveness and cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when diagnosing a dermatological case?

<p>Follow a systematic diagnostic process, including signalment, history, clinical examination, producing a ranked differential list, choosing strategic diagnostic tests, and proceeding based on the results</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of dermatological diseases are associated with hypersensitivities and autoimmune conditions?

<p>Hypersensitivities and autoimmune conditions can contribute to environmental atopy and allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common dermatological disease in wet conditions?

<p>Dermatophilosis, also known as rain scald or mud fever, is more common in wet conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after completing the signalment, history, and clinical examination in a dermatological case?

<p>The next step is to develop a differential diagnosis or tentative diagnosis based on the information gathered</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step if initial diagnostic tests do not lead to a diagnosis?

<p>If initial diagnostic tests are inconclusive, further investigations or trial therapy may be necessary to reach a diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the clinical approach to a dermatology patient?

<p>The first step is to gather signalment information, including age, sex, breed, and general health history</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded accurately for clinical notes during a dermatological examination?

<p>Accurate records should include the area of the body affected, appropriate descriptors of lesions, size of lesions, and distribution of lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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