Differential diagnosis in small animal medicine / / by Alex Gough, Kate Murphy

• Autore: Gough Alex
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: Second edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (463 p.)
• Disciplina: 636.089/6075
• Soggetto topico: Dogs - Diseases - Diagnosis; Cats - Diseases - Diagnosis; Diagnosis, Differential
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): MurphyK. F (Kate F.)
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Differential Diagnosis in Small Animal Medicine; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Key; Part 1 Historical Signs; 1.1 General, systemic and metabolic historical signs; 1.1.1 Polyuria/polydipsia; 1.1.2 Weight loss; 1.1.3 Weight gain; 1.1.4 Polyphagia; 1.1.5 Anorexia/inappetence; 1.1.6 Failure to grow; 1.1.7 Syncope/collapse; 1.1.8 Weakness; 1.2 Gastrointestinal/abdominal historical signs; 1.2.1 Ptyalism/salivation/hypersalivation; 1.2.2 Gagging/retching; 1.2.3 Dysphagia; 1.2.4 Regurgitation; 1.2.5 Vomiting; 1.2.6 Diarrhoea; 1.2.7 Melaena; 1.2.8 Haematemesis; 1.2.9 Haematochezia ; 1.2.10 Constipation/obstipation 1.2.11 Faecal tenesmus/dyschezia; 1.2.12 Faecal incontinence; 1.2.13 Flatulence/borborygmus; 1.3 Cardiorespiratory historical signs; 1.3.1 Coughing; 1.3.2 Dyspnoea/tachypnoea; 1.3.3 Sneezing and nasal discharge; 1.3.4 Epistaxis; 1.3.5 Haemoptysis; 1.3.6 Exercise intolerance; 1.4 Dermatological historical signs; 1.4.1 Pruritus; 1.5 Neurological historical signs; 1.5.1 Seizures; 1.5.2 Trembling/shivering; 1.5.3 Ataxia; 1.5.4 Paresis/paralysis; 1.5.5 Coma/stupor; 1.5.6 Altered behaviour: General changes; 1.5.7 Altered behaviour: Specific behavioural problems ; 1.5.8 Deafness 1.5.9 Multi-focal neurological disease; 1.6 Ocular historical signs; 1.6.1 Blindness/visual impairment; 1.6.2 Epiphora/tear overflow; 1.7 Musculoskeletal historical signs; 1.7.1 Forelimb lameness; 1.7.2 Hindlimb lameness; 1.7.3 Multiple joint/limb lameness; 1.8 Reproductive historical signs; 1.8.1 Failure to observe oestrus; 1.8.2 Irregular seasons; 1.8.3 Infertility in the female with normal oestrus; 1.8.4 Male infertility; 1.8.5 Vaginal/vulval discharge; 1.8.6 Abortion; 1.8.7 Dystocia; 1.8.8 Neonatal mortality; 1.9 Urological historical signs ; 1.9.1 Pollakiuria/dysuria/stranguria 1.9.2 Polyuria/polydipsia; 1.9.3 Anuria/oliguria; 1.9.4 Haematuria; 1.9.5 Urinary incontinence/inappropriate urination; Part 2 Physical Signs; 2.1 General/miscellaneous physical signs; 2.1.1 Abnormalities of body temperature - hyperthermia; 2.1.2 Abnormalities of body temperature - hypothermia; 2.1.3 Enlarged lymph nodes; 2.1.4 Diffuse pain; 2.1.5 Peripheral oedema; 2.1.6 Hypertension; 2.1.7 Hypotension; 2.2 Gastrointestinal/abdominal physical signs; 2.2.1 Oral lesions; 2.2.2 Abdominal distension; 2.2.3 Abdominal pain; 2.2.4 Perianal swelling ; 2.2.5 Jaundice 2.2.6 Abnormal liver palpation; 2.3 Cardiorespiratory physical signs; 2.3.1 Dyspnoea/tachypnoea; 2.3.2 Pallor; 2.3.3 Shock; 2.3.4 Cyanosis; 2.3.5 Ascites; 2.3.6 Abnormal respiratory sounds; 2.3.7 Abnormal heart sounds; 2.3.8 Abnormalities in heart rate; 2.3.9 Jugular distension/hepatojugular reflux; 2.3.10 Alterations in arterial pulse; 2.4 Dermatological signs; 2.4.1 Scaling; 2.4.2 Pustules and papules (including miliary dermatitis); 2.4.3 Nodules; 2.4.4 Pigmentation disorders (coat or skin); 2.4.5 Alopecia; 2.4.6 Erosive/ulcerative skin disease; 2.4.7 Otitis externa ; 2.4.8 Pododermatitis
• Sommario/riassunto: A vital pocket-sized reference tool for busy practitioners and students, saving hours of searching through multiple sources. Differential Diagnosis in Small Animal Medicine, Second Edition brings together comprehensive differential diagnosis lists covering a wide range of presenting signs. This new edition has been fully updated with alphabetized lists for improved navigation. The lists cover the majority of presentations that are encountered in practice, including both common and uncommon conditions. Details differential diagnoses from diverse findings such as history, physical examination,
• Titolo autorizzato: Differential diagnosis in small animal medicine
• ISBN: 1-118-40971-X; 1-118-40975-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910460638303321
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