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How I Approach Crusting and Ulcerative Lesions: Part 1
D. Scott
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Most equine dermatoses, whether inflammatory or neoplastic, can become crusted and/or ulcerated at some point (Knottenbelt 2009; Scott and Miller 2011). I am going to confine my comments to dermatoses that are primarily crusted or ulcerative at presentation and that have no significant associated visible or palpable mass (nodules, tumours, cysts, abscess) (Tables 1 and2). It is useful to prioritise crusting and ulcerative dermatoses on the basis of the region(s) of the body affected (Tables 3 and 4).
The approach to these dermatoses begins with a thorough history and physical examination (Knottenbelt 2009; Scott and Miller 2011). Laboratory tests are selected (or not) based on a prioritised (which is geographically variable) differential diagnosis (Knottenbelt 2009; Scott and Miller 2011). Investigations may include skin scrapings, trichography, cytology, culture, skin biopsy, therapeutic trials, and combinations of these (Knottenbelt 2009; Scott and Miller 2011). [...]
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