Veterinary General Pathology: 4.1. Causes of diseases

A calf presents with a bruise after bumping into a gate. The skin is intact but there's swelling and discoloration. What type of injury is this?

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Laceration

• Incision

A dog has a wound with torn skin and irregular edges after being hit by a blunt object. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Incision

• Perforation

• Laceration

• Abrasion

A surgical wound made with a scalpel shows minimal tissue damage and heals rapidly. What type of injury is this?

• Laceration

• Incision

• Contusion

• Rupture

A cow develops a localized swelling filled with blood after blunt trauma to the flank. What is this lesion called?

• Hematoma

• Abscess

• Contusion

• Callus

A goat presents with a wound caused by a nail puncture. The entry point is narrow and deep. What type of injury is this?

• Abrasion

• Perforation

• Incision

• Laceration

A dog develops a thickened skin area on its elbow due to prolonged rubbing against the floor. What is this lesion?

• Decubital ulcer

• Callus

• Contusion

• Pressure sore

A cow with twisting of the uterus along its long axis shows signs of circulatory compromise. What type of injury is this?

• Volvulus

• Torsion

• Intussusception

• Prolapse

A pig has roundworms blocking its bile duct. What type of injury is this?

• Malposition

• Obstruction

• Pressure injury

• Perforation

A horse presents with a segment of intestine telescoped into another. What is the diagnosis?

• Intussusception

• Volvulus

• Torsion

• Hernia

A cow’s uterus protrudes through the vulva after calving. What is this condition called?

• Hernia

• Prolapse

• Torsion

• Strangulation