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| Is miliary dermatitis a dz? |
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| What is the primary lesion of miliary dermatitis? |
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Definition
| Erythematous papule that readily becomes encrusted |
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| Where are the lesions located in milary dermatitis? |
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| How is miliary dermatitis better appreciated? |
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| Palpation, especially in long-haired cats |
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| What can miliary dermatitis lesions resemble (when large & crusted)? |
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| What are possible etiologies of miliary dermatitis? |
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Definition
| Atopic dermatitis, Flea allergy, Food allergy, lice, bacterial folliculitis, trombicula, dermatophytosis, cheyletiella, idiopathic |
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| Is Staphylococcal skin infection more common in dogs or cats? |
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| What is the Tx for miliary dermatitis? |
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| What is used for idiopathic miliary dermatitis or for symptomatic Tx? |
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Definition
| Corticosteroids (Prednisolone or Methylprednisolone); Megestrol acetate |
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| What must be taken into account when using megestrol acetate? |
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Definition
| Many SE: Polyphagia, Personality change, Endometritis/Uterine stump abscess, Adrenocortical suppression, PD, DM, Mammary hyperplasia or carcinoma |
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| What are the clinical features of head & neck pruritis? |
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Definition
| Crusting lesions w/ self-excoriation centered around the head & neck |
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| What are possible etiologies of head & neck pruritis? |
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Definition
| Food allergy>Atopic dermatitis; Notoedres; Autoimmune (Pemphigus Foliaceous) |
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| What is the Tx of head & neck pruritis? |
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Term
| What are the 3 subsets of eosinophilic granuloma complex? |
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Definition
| Eosinophilic Plaque; Linear Granuloma; Eosinophilic (Indolent) Ulcer |
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| What type of lesions are seen in eosinophilic plaque? |
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Definition
| Well-demarcated, raised, oozing, ulcerated plaques |
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| What is the distribution of eosinophilic plaques? |
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Definition
| Random w/ predilection for abdomen & medial thighs |
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| Eosinophilic plaque lesions are usually _____, & there may be _____. |
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Definition
| Highly pruritic; Regional lymphadenopathy |
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Term
| Is there peripheral a/o tissue eosinophilia in eosinophilic plaques? |
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| What are the Ddx for eosinophilic plaque? |
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Definition
| Bacterial & fungal granuloma, Mast cell tumor, Lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) |
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| What are possible etiologies of eosinophilic plaques? |
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Definition
| Flea allergy, Atopy, Idiopathic, Food allergy, Excessive licking, Bacterial infection |
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| What is the role of continual licking in eosinophilic plaques? |
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Definition
| Sensitizes the cat to the allergens present in saliva, inducing an autoimmune response |
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Term
| What is the Tx for eosinophilic plaques? |
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Definition
| ID & treat cause; Corticosteroids for idiopathic |
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Term
| What is another name for linear granuloma? |
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| Linear lesions of linear granuloma usually affect _____. (Distribution) |
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Definition
| Posterior aspect of 1 or both PLs |
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| Describe nodular lesions of linear granuloma. |
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Definition
| Vurrucose appearance in the mouth |
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| Where can linear granulomas result in swelling? |
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Definition
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| Is there tissue a/o peripheral eosinophilia w/ linear granulomas? |
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| Tissue (marked) +/- peripheral |
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| What is the Ddx for linear granulomas? |
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Definition
| Neoplasia (oral); Acne (chin); No Ddx for linear |
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| What is the Tx for idiopathic linear granuloma? |
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| What is an incorrect term for eosinophilic ulcers? |
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| What are clinicopathologic features of eosinophilic ulcers? |
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Definition
| Ulcerated lesion of the upper lip, occasionally on other body parts |
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Term
| Is tissue a/o peripheral eosinophilia a feature of eosinophilic ulcer? |
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Definition
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| What are Ddx for eosinophilic ulcer? |
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Definition
| SCC (lip); Ulcer of infective origin; Mast cell tumor |
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| _____% of eosinophilic ulcers are idiopathic. |
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Definition
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| What are possible etiologies of eosinophilic ulcer? |
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Definition
| Allergy (Flea) +/- Bacterial; Idiopathic |
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| What is the Tx for eosinophilic ulcer? |
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Definition
| ID & Treat cause; Parenteral or intralesional corticosteroids, +/- Abx |
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Term
| What is another name for self-induced hair loss? |
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Definition
| Barbered alopecia; Bald Belly Syndrome |
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Term
| What is the clinical appearance of barbered alopecia? |
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Definition
| Usually symmetrical involving flank & ventrum; short, stubbly hairs left behind |
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Term
| How is barbered alopecia Dx? |
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Definition
| Examine hair shafts (Trichogram): Shorn off tips |
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| What is the etiology of barbered alopecia? |
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Definition
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| What is Tx for barbered alopecia? |
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Term
| How are cases of allergic & other skin dz that do not fit readily into another pattern described? |
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Definition
| Generalized, crusting and alopecic dermatitis |
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Term
| Is feline atopic dermatitis more or less well characterized than CAD? |
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| What is the cardinal CS of FAD? |
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| Some cats w/ FAD may suffer from concomitant _____. |
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| FAD cats may show any combination of: |
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Definition
| Self-induced hair loss; Miliary dermatitis; Eosinophilic plaqus; Eosinophilic ulcers & Linear granulomas (less reliable) |
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Definition
| CS w/ absence of other explanation; Demonstration of allergen-specific IgE |
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| How is allergen-specific IgE demonstrated in FAD Dx? |
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Definition
| IDT; In vitro tests w/ antifeline IgE or Fce receptor a-chain |
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| Is IDT more sensitive in cat or dog? |
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Definition
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| Is antifeline IgE or Fce receptor a-chain more sensitive for FAD Dx? |
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Definition
| Hyposensitization, Corticosteroids, Chlorpheniramine |
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| What is the most effective antihistamine in cats? |
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Definition
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| _____% of feline food allergy case lesions are restricted to the head & neck. |
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Definition
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| What is the Dx approach to feline food allergy? |
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Definition
| Hypoallergenic diet for up to 8 weeks |
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Term
| How are home-made diets used in feline food allergy? |
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Definition
| LT-control (rather than ST-Dx) |
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| What may be necessary for cats on home-made diets? |
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| How common is contact allergy in the cat? |
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Term
| What skin conditions are associated w/ FeLV? |
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Definition
| Recurrent abscess, Cellulitis, Recurrent paronychia |
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Term
| What skin conditions are associated w/ FIV? |
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Definition
| Recurrent otitis externa, Demodicosis, Gingivostomatitis, Recurrent Abscess |
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Term
| Is Feline Cowpox virus zoonotic? |
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Definition
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| What is the reservoir for feline cowpox virus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the lesions of feline cowpox virus? |
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Definition
| Papules, Macules, Nodules (all w/ crusts) |
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Term
| What is the expected outcome of feline cowpox virus? |
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Term
| FHV-1 usually follows from a _____. |
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| How does FHV-1 typically present? |
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Definition
| Inflamed plaques (may ulcerate) in the vicinity of the nares |
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| What is seen on histopath w/ FHV-1? What is a possible result? |
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Definition
| Prominent eosinophils; MisDx of eosinophilic granuloma |
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| What is used to Dx FHV-1? |
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Definition
| w-Interferon; Famcyclovir (antiviral) |
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Term
| Feline calicivirus infection is typically associated w/ _____. |
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Definition
| Upper Respiratory dz & Conjunctivitis |
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Term
| Where does feline calicivirus persist? What is the result? |
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Definition
| Oropharynx; Stomatitis, Ulceration of tongue a/o hard palate |
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Term
| Where does feline calicivirus persist? What is the result? |
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Definition
| Oropharynx; Stomatitis, Ulceration of tongue a/o hard palate |
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Term
| What is a typical presentation of Feline calicivirus infection? |
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Definition
| Paw & Mouth Dz (oral lesions + ulcerated lesions of carpal region) +/- Ecchymoses |
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| What is Tx for feline calicivirus? |
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