Paraneoplastic Syndromes
58 Paraneoplastic Syndromes Astrid Nielssen 1. What is a paraneoplastic syndrome? Paraneoplastic syndromes are various regional and systemic physiologic, metabolic, and anatomic alterations that arise as a consequence of an…
Hemangiosarcoma
60 Hemangiosarcoma Astrid Nielssen 1. What is hemangiosarcoma (HSA)? HSA (also referred to as hemangioendothelioma or angiosarcoma) is a highly aggressive malignant neoplasm of the blood vessel endothelial cells. It…
Canine Lymphoma
59 Canine Lymphoma Astrid Nielssen 1. What is lymphoma? Lymphoma (also referred to as malignant lymphoma or lymphosarcoma) is defined as the malignant proliferation of lymphoid cells, originating from outside…
Joint Disease
56 Joint Disease Astrid Nielssen 1. What categories of disease can affect joints? Diseases of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments associated with a joint; articular fractures; developmental and congenital disorders…
Lymphadenopathy
55 Lymphadenopathy Astrid Nielssen 1. What is meant by the term lymphadenopathy? The term lymphadenopathy is most commonly used to refer to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes. Lymph…
Polysystemic Problems: Fever
54 Polysystemic Problems: Fever Astrid Nielssen 1. How is the body’s internal temperature determined? The body’s thermoregulatory center is located within the anterior hypothalamus. Central and peripheral thermoreceptors sense changes…
Prostatic Disease
53 Prostatic Disease Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. What are the most common features of prostatic disease in the dog? • Urethral discharge, hematuria, and rectal tenesmus are the…
Brucellosis
52 Brucellosis Klaas Post 1. What causes brucellosis in the dog? Brucellosis is caused by Brucella canis, a small, intracellular, Gram-negative coccobacillus. B. canis primarily causes infections in the dog…
Infertility in the Female Dog
51 Infertility in the Female Dog Klaas Post 1. What are the causes of infertility in the female? If the female is thought to be infertile, make sure that the…
