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Slide Collection (Companion Animal Clinical Studies - Critical Care)

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Slide Collection (Companion Animal Clinical Studies - Critical Care)

 

Slide collection of Dr Mirinda van Schoor, senior lecturer / veterinary specialist physician at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies. She has a special interest in critical care medicine and is involved in pre- and postgraduate student training and research.

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Recent Submissions

  • Discoid lupus erythematosous
    Van Schoor, Mirinda (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: DLE (discoid lupus erythematosous) is a common skin condition in dogs. It causes nasal depigmentation, erythema, scaling, erosions, ulcerations and crusting. The lesions may involve the lips, bridge of the nose, ...
  • Popliteal lymph node biopsy
    Van Schoor, Mirinda (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: The popliteal lymph node is a palpable lymph node that is situated in the popliteal area of the hind limb. Prior to a lymph node biopsy the skin overlying the lymph node must be prepared by shaving the hair and ...
  • Papules
    Van Schoor, Mirinda (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: Skin papules are primary lesions. Papules are small, solid elevations in the skin that can be palpated as a solid mass and grow up to 1cm in diameter. Papules may be pink or red swellings caused by tissue ...
  • Porcupine attack
    Van Schoor, Mirinda (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-5: Porcupines attack when threatened by facing away from the aggressor with erect quills. The quills detach on contact. Problems caused by porcupine attacks include pain, local tissue irritation and trauma, infection ...
  • Cages for hospitalized patients and intensive care unit cages
    Van Schoor, Mirinda (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-4: Hospitalized animals must be housed in cages that are secure and comfortable. There should be no sharp edges so the patient cannot hurt itself. The cage should be large enough so the animal can move and turn ...