Introduction
to Skin Lesions (4 of 6)
Lesion Configuration
The configuration of any lesions should
also be noted.
Single lesions may be observed in
dermatophytosis or in cutaneous neoplasia.
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Linear lesions might indicate external trauma
or lesions associated with a blood vessel, dermatome or a congenital
malformation.
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Annular (ring-like) lesion
Dog with an unusual manifestation of
pyoderma |
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Annular lesions usually indicate peripheral spreading
of disease as in pyoderma or dermatophytosis.
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Arciform (arc-like) lesion
Dog with drug reaction |
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Symmetrical skin lesions often indicate a systemically-mediated
disease.
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