Your Comprehensive Guide to Canine Dermatopathology
This book is a comprehensive resource that delves into the dermatological disorders in dogs. As dermatology constitutes a significant portion of daily caseloads, this book emerges as an invaluable tool, providing a logical and sequential approach to tackling the challenges presented by various skin conditions. It emphasizes the importance of a structured diagnostic approach and equips veterinarians with the knowledge needed for accurate and early diagnosis and treatment.
Key Features
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Multifaceted Etiologies: It explores a myriad of etiologies, including ecto/endoparasitic infestations, contact allergens, physical causes, radiation, infectious causes (bacterial, viral, fungal infections), immunological causes, nutritional/metabolic disorders, and endocrine imbalances.
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Diagnostic Tools: The book highlights the significance of specific tests, such as skin scrapings, fungal and bacterial culture, cytological evaluation, and skin biopsy. It emphasizes that cytology is a highly efficient and valuable examination that facilitates rapid lesion evaluation.
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Histopathology: It explains how histopathology, when coupled with clinical findings, leads to definitive diagnoses, especially in cases involving neoplastic nodules or conditions with poor responses to previous therapy.
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Comprehensive Approach: With a focus on cytology, gross morphology, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry, the book equips veterinarians with the knowledge needed for accurate and early diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions in dogs.
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Broad Audience: It serves as both a ready reckoner and an educational tool for veterinarians, clinicians, students, and faculties.
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