Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology

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ATLAS OF VETERINARY SURGICAL PATHOLOGY

An indispensable next-to-the-microscope diagnostic resource for veterinary pathologists

Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology delivers a comprehensive exploration of the lesions and diseases most commonly encountered by veterinary practitioners in small animals and horses. The book includes coverage of diseases of the skin, eye, and musculoskeletal systems, and male and female reproductive tracts. It also offers descriptions of relevant microscopic features and color microphotographs of the included lesions. More than 500 images depict lesions.

With fully detailed discussions of degenerative, inflammatory, and neoplastic lesions, the book is an authoritative guide to quickly and accurately identifying common and uncommon lesions in small animals and horses. It also offers:

• A thorough introduction to the techniques relevant to surgical pathology, including specimen preparation and the interpretation of biopsy and the reporting of results
• Comprehensive explorations of skin and adjacent soft tissue, including developmental and degenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, and neoplasms
• Practical discussions of reproductive tract lesions
• Complete treatments of lesions of the musculoskeletal system, and eye and periocular tissues

Perfect for veterinary pathologists and residents, Veterinary Surgical Pathology is a practical handbook to the lesions and diseases encountered by veterinary professionals in small animal and equine surgical pathology.

Table of contents :

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Pathology of the Eye and Periocular Tissues
Introduction
Prefixation Preparation
Fixation of Eyes for Histopathology
Sectioning
Processing and Staining
Ocular Structure and Development
Cornea
General Corneal Reactions to Injury
Developmental and Degenerative Corneal Disease
Inflammatory Disease of the Cornea
Uvea
General Uveal Reactions to Injury
Developmental and Degenerative Uveal Disease
Inflammatory Disease of the Uvea and Ocular
Phacoclastic Uveitis/Endophthalmitis
Lens
General Lens Reactions to Injury
Developmental and Degenerative Disease of the Lens
Inflammatory Disease of the Lens
Retina
General Retinal Reactions to Injury
Developmental and Degenerative Retinal Disease
Inflammatory Disease of the Retina
Optic Nerve
Developmental and Degenerative Disease of the Optic Nerve
Inflammatory Disease of the Optic Nerve
Sclera
Developmental and Degenerative Scleral Disease
Inflammatory Disease of the Sclera
Eyelids, Conjunctiva and Retrobulbar Tissues
Developmental Disease of the Eyelids
Inflammatory Disease of the Eyelids
Inflammatory Disease of the Conjunctiva, Membrana Nictitans, and Retrobulbar Tissues
Neoplasia of the Eye and Periocular Tissues
Neoplasia of the Cornea
Neoplasia of the Uvea
Neoplasia of the Lens
Neoplasia of the Retina
Neoplasia of the Eyelids
Neoplasia of the Conjunctiva and Membrana Nictitans
Neoplasia of Retrobulbar Tissues
References and Additional Readings
Chapter 2 Pathology of the Bones and Joints
Introduction
Specimen Preparation, Fixation, and Demineralization
Bone Structure and Physiology
Development of Bone and Cartilage
Basic Reactions of Bone to Injury
Hypoplastic/Dysplastic Bone Growth
Loss of Bone
Excessive Production of Bone
Osteonecrosis
Inflammation of Bone
Neoplasia of Bone
Joint Structure and Physiology
Basic Reactions of Joints to Injury
Degenerative Changes in Articular Cartilage
Inflammation of Articular Cartilage and Chondronecrosis
Inflammation of the Synovial Membrane and Joint Capsule
Diseases of Bone
Developmental Disorders and Anomalies
Hyperostotic Diseases of Bone
Inflammatory Diseases of Bone
Osteomyelitis Caused by Bacterial Infection
Osteonecrosis and Bone Infarction
Neoplasia of Bone
Diseases of Joints
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Infectious Arthritis due to Bacteria
Lyme Disease
Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Arthritis
Chronic Osteoarthritis
Neoplasms of Joints
References and Additional Readings
Chapter 3 Pathology of the Skin
Introduction
Specimen Preparation and Fixation
Basic Reactions of Skin to Injury
Inflammation of the Skin: Dermatitis
Microscopic Patterns of Cutaneous Inflammation
Acute Dermatitis
Chronic Dermatitis
Abnormal Keratinization
Alopecia
Abnormal Pigmentation
Diseases of the Skin
Developmental Disorders and Anomalies of the Skin
Degenerative, Atrophic, and Necrotizing Diseases of the Skin
Inflammatory Diseases of the Skin
Bacterial Skin Disease
Fungal Skin Disease
Parasitic Skin Disease
Miscellaneous Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Acral Lick Dermatitis
Chronic Otitis Externa
Pyogranulomatous Panniculitis
Sebaceous Adenitis
Neoplasms and Cystic Lesions of the Skin
Epithelial Neoplasms
Mesenchymal Neoplasms
Round Cell Neoplasms and Reactive Proliferations
Other Masses, Cysts, and Cyst-like Structures
Follicular Cyst
Dermoid Cyst
Apocrine Gland Cyst
Canine Apocrine Cystomatosis
Feline Ceruminous Cystomatosis
Calcinosis Circumscripta
Follicular Hamartoma
Fibroadnexal Hamartoma
Collagenous Hamartoma
Acrochordon (Skin Tag)
Chapter 4 Pathology of the Male Reproductive System
Prostate
Introduction
Developmental and Degenerative Diseases
Prostatic Inflammatory Diseases
Prostatic Neoplasia
Testes and Epididymis
Developmental and Degenerative Diseases
Testicular and Epididymal Inflammatory Disease
Testicular Neoplasia
Penis and Prepuce
Introduction
Developmental and Degenerative Diseases
Inflammatory Diseases
Neoplastic Diseases
References and Additional Readings
Chapter 5 Pathology of the Female Reproductive System
Ovaries
Introduction
Developmental and Degenerative Diseases
Ovarian Inflammation
Ovarian Neoplasia
Germ Cell Tumors/Dysgerminoma and Teratoma
Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors
Epithelial Tumors
Uterus and Vagina
Introduction
Developmental and Degenerative Diseases
Uterine Inflammation
Uterine and Vaginal Neoplasia
Mammary Gland
Introduction
Developmental and Degenerative Diseases
Inflammatory Disease
Mammary Neoplasia
Rat Mammary Neoplasia
Canine Mammary Neoplasia
Feline Mammary Neoplasia
References and Additional Readings
Index