Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Mary Jo Burkhard, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Cytology is useful for establishing a diagnosis or can narrow the list of differentials for effusions, masses, lymphadenopathy, or organomegaly.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Mary Jo Burkhard, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Round cell tumors are commonly detected as cutaneous or subcutaneous masses. However, the majority of these tumors also appear in other locations.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Mary Jo Burkhard, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Inflammatory lesions can occur due to infectious or non-infectious causes. Compared to tissue cells, inflammatory cells are readily collected by aspirates and scrapings.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Mary Jo Burkhard, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is an excellent adjunctive tool for evaluating internal organs.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Mary Jo Burkhard, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Small lymphocytes are smaller in size than a neutrophil and have a round nuclei that takes up the majority of the cell.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Kristy Dowers, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Anemia is a common blood work abnormality in many species, including cats. Determining the regenerative nature of the anemia guides the workup of the case.
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