Canine Dermatopathology: A Colour Atlas (Hardback, N. Pazhanivel , C. Balachandran, Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao, D. Sumathi, P. C. Prabu, R. Saahithya)

Canine Dermatopathology is a comprehensive resource for veterinarians, clinicians, students, and faculties that delves into the dermatological disorders in dogs. As dermatology constitutes a significant portion of daily caseloads in small animal practice, this book emerges as an invaluable tool in providing a logical and sequential approach to tackling the challenges presented by various skin conditions.

The canine skin, being the largest organ with multifaceted functions, demands a nuanced understanding. This book recognizes the complexity of dermatological cases and emphasizes the importance of a structured diagnostic approach.

In addition to addressing common health problems in pet animals, particularly dogs, the book explores a myriad of aetiologies, including ecto/endoparasitic infestations, contact allergens, physical causes, radiation, infectious causes (bacterial, viral, fungal infections), immunological causes, nutritional/metabolic disorders, and endocrine imbalances. It also emphasizes the prevalence of secondary infections and guides veterinarians in successfully managing dermatological cases.

The book highlights the significance of specific tests, such as skin scrapings, fungal and bacterial culture, cytological evaluation, and skin biopsy. Cytology emerges as a highly efficient and valuable examination that facilitates rapid lesion evaluation and guides subsequent diagnostic steps. Histopathology, when coupled with clinical findings, leads to definitive diagnoses, especially in cases involving neoplastic nodules or conditions with poor responses to previous therapy.

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. It serves as both a ready reckoner and an educational tool for the readers.

Content

Disorders of Infectious and Non-Infectious Origin

1. Acral Lick Dermatitis (Lick granuloma) 2. Atopic Dermatitis 3. Superficial Pyoderma 4. Superficial Pustular Dermatitis 5. Bacterial Granulomatous Dermatitis (Bacterial granuloma) 6. Mycobacterial Granuloma 7. Hook Worm Dermatitis 8. Flea Bite Hypersensitivity (Canine Flea Allergic Dermatitis, Flea Bite Dermatitis) 9. Pemphigus Foliaceous 10. Dysplastic Diseases of Adnexae 11. Dysplastic Diseases of Adnexae 12. Demodicosis (Demodectic Mange/ Demodectic Acariasis) 13. Crust 14. Scales 15. Ulcers 16. Dermatophytosis 17. Cheyletiellosis (Cheyletiella dermatitis) 18. Hair Cycle Disorders of Endocrine Origin 19. Canine Zinc Responsive Dermatosis 20. Acanthosis Nigricans 21. Eosinophilic Granuloma (Canine Collagenolytic Granuloma) 22. Sertoli Cell Tumor Associated Skin Disease 23. Malassezia Dermatitis

Cutaneous Neoplasm Epithelial Tumors

24. Papilloma 25. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 26. Basal Cell Carcinoma (Trichoblastoma) 27. Sweat Gland Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma 28. Sebaceous Gland Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma 29. Ceruminous Gland Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma 30. Perianal Gland Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma 31. Fibroma 32. Fibrosarcoma 33. Lipoma 34. Liposarcoma 35. Haemangioma 36. Haemangiosarcoma 37. Hemangiopericytoma

Cutaneous neoplasm Round cell tumors

38. Mast Cell Tumour 39. Histiocytoma 40. Cutaneous Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides, Epitheliotropic T-Cell lymphoma) 41. Cutaneous Plasmacytoma 42. Melanoma 43. Transmissible Venereal Tumour (Sticker Tumour, Canine Venereal Granuloma)