Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology

ISBN-13: 9781405139489 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 320 str.

Tim Nuttall

Opis

This is the first book devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals. It provides practical guidance on how to carry out and interpret all of the major veterinary dermatology tests. All the principal tests and techniques are brought together into this single accessible source of information. Learn from the wealth of experience of two highly qualified authors to improve your skills in carrying out diagnostic tests and techniques and avoid wasting time and money on incorrect diagnoses and treatments. Key features:

• Colour pictures throughout
• Specificity and sensitivity: clear guidance is provided on what the results mean
• Details of the pros and cons of each test and guidance on how to choose the best test
• The focus is on how to carry out techniques in small animals, with additional information relevant to horses and exotic pet species incorporated into each chapter
• Written for veterinary practitioners, nurses, and students

Investigating skin diseases takes practice and experience getting it wrong can lead to mistakes in diagnosis and treatment.

Traditional dermatology texts tell you what to do, but not how to do it. This is the first book devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals.

Recenzje

′"Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology" is the first book devoted exclusively to the subject. It is a practical hands–on guide demonstrates how to carry out and interpret a huge range of dermatology tests, as well as how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Featuring full colour photographs and illustrations throughout, key topics include: looking for parasites, hair plucks and trichograms, dermoscopy, cytology, fungal and bacterial cultures, histopathology, allergy testing, immune–mediated skin diseases, endocrine and metabolic skin diseases, infectious diseases, diagnostic imaging, otoscopy and examination of the ear, genetic tests, and more.′ ( Midwest Book Review July 2017)

Spis treści

1 Introduction to Dermatological Tests 1

2 Looking for Parasites 21

3 Hair Plucks and Trichograms 41

4 Dermoscopy 53

5 Cytology 57

6 Fungal and Bacterial Cultures and Identification 81

7 Introduction to Histopathology 105

8 Allergy Testing 125

9 Immune–Mediated Skin Diseases 159

10 Endocrine and Metabolic Skin Diseases 173

11 Infectious Diseases 199

12 Diagnostic Imaging 215

13 Otoscopy and Examination of the Ear 235

14 Which Test to Choose When 257

15 Genetic Tests for Skin Diseases 277

Further Reading 289

Index 297

O autorze

ARIANE NEUBER is a European Diplomate and European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. She provides dermatology referral services for Chiltern Referral Services and Active Vetcare Referrals, and is Past President and current Scientific Coordinator of the British Veterinary Dermatology Study Group (BVDSG). Ariane was the last Chief Examiner for the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology in the former certificate system.

TIM NUTTALL is an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and Head of Dermatology at The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. He has over 20 years′ experience of clinical dermatology and teaching, has written numerous books, book chapters and papers, and lectures extensively in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and Asia.

Blurb

The first book devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals

A practical everyday reference for veterinary practitioners, Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology focuses on contemporary techniques for investigating skin problems in small animals, horses and exotic pets. Written by experienced specialists in veterinary dermatology, this book offers clear, step–by–step guidance on how to perform tests and interpret their results.

The first book devoted exclusively to the subject, this hands–on guide demonstrates how to carry out and interpret a huge range of dermatology tests, as well as how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Featuring full colour photographs and illustrations throughout, key topics include: looking for parasites, hair plucks and trichograms, dermoscopy, cytology, fungal and bacterial cultures, histopathology, allergy testing, immune–mediated skin diseases, endocrine and metabolic skin diseases, infectious diseases, diagnostic imaging, otoscopy and examination of the ear, genetic tests, and more.

Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology is a valuable working resource for busy practitioners in first opinion practice, as well as veterinary nurses and technicians. It is also an ideal reference for veterinary students and specialists in–training.