• This book offers a state-of-the-art, evidence-based reference to all aspects of veterinary cytology. Truly multidisciplinary in its approach, chapters are written by experts in fields ranging from clinical pathology to internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and dermatology, drawing the various specialties together to create a comprehensive picture of cytology's role in diagnosis and treatment of animal disease. Firmly grounded in the primary literature, the book focuses on companion animals, with special chapters for species with fewer publications. Chapters are logically organized by body system, with additional chapters on tumors of particular import and diagnostic decision making.

    The first two sections of Veterinary Cytology focus on cytology techniques, quality control, and special laboratory techniques. Subsequent sections are organ/tissue-based and reflect what is known about the canine, feline, and equine species. This is followed by chapters on non-traditional species, including exotic companion mammals, rabbits, cattle, camelids, non-human primates, reptiles and birds, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and sheep and goats. The last section highlights some unique features of the applications of cytology in industry settings.

    • Provides a gold-standard reference to data-driven information about cytologic analysis in companion animal species
    • Brings together authors from a wide range of specialties to present a thorough survey of cytology's use in veterinary medicine
    • Offers broader species coverage and greater depth than any cytology reference currently available

    Veterinary Cytology is an essential resource for clinical and anatomic pathologists and any specialist in areas using cytology, including veterinary oncologists, criticalists, surgeons, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, and internists.

  • Preface

    Acknowledgments

    Contributor list

    Abbreviations

    Section 1: Basic Cytology Techniques

    1. Sample collection

    2. Routine stains and automated stainers

    3. Microbiologic review of cytology samples

    4. Evidence-based cytology

    5. General approach to diagnostic cytology

    Section 2: Quality Control and Special Laboratory Techniques

    6. Quality assurance in cytology

    7. Cytochemical staining: techniques and quality assurance

    8. Cell block preparation techniques and applications in veterinary medicine

    9. Molecular clonality testing

    10. Cytogenetics

    Section 3: Skin and Subcutis

    11. Inflammatory diseases of the skin

    12. Dermal and subcutaneous masses

    13. Cutaneous mast cell tumors

    14. Plasma cell tumors

    15. Melanoma

    16. Soft tissue sarcomas

    Section 4: Ear and Eye

    17. Ear cytology

    18. Collection of ophthalmic cytology specimens

    19. Ocular cytology of the dog

    20. Ocular cytology of the cat

    21. Ocular cytology of the horse

    Section 5: Musculoskeletal System

    22. Muscle

    23. Bone and periarticular structures

    Section 6: Respiratory System

    24. Upper respiratory tract of the dog and cat

    25. Lower respiratory tract of the dog and cat

    26. Respiratory cytology of the horse

    Section 7: Hemolymphatic System

    27. Lymph nodes

    28. Spleen

    29. Thymus

    Section 8: Gastrointestinal Tract

    30. Oral cavity

    31. Esophagus and stomach

    32. Intestines and rectum

    33. Fecal cytology

    Section 9: Liver and Pancreas

    34. Non-neoplastic disorders of the liver

    35. Hepatobiliary neoplasia and cancer staging

    36. Pancreas

    Section 10: Urinary Tract

    37. Kidney

    38. Urinary bladder

    39. Urine cytology

    Section 11: Reproductive Tract

    40. Testes, ovaries and prostate

    41. Evaluation of semen

    42. Vaginal cytology in the bitch and queen

    43. Uterine cytology

    44. Mammary gland

    Section 12: Endocrine

    45. Thyroid and parathyroid glands

    46. Adrenal gland

    Section 13: Central Nervous System

    47. Central nervous system neoplasia in the dog and cat

    48. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis in the dog and cat

    49. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis in horses and large animals

    Section 14: Fluid Analysis

    50. Laboratory techniques for fluid analysis

    51. Pericardial fluid

    52. Abdominal and thoracic fluid analysis in dogs and cats

    53. Abdominal and thoracic fluid analysis in horses

    54. Synovial fluid analysis of the dog and cat

    55. Synovial fluid analysis of the horse

    Section 15: Species Specific Cytology

    56. Exotic companion mammals

    57. Rabbit

    58. Cattle

    59. Camelids

    60. Non-human primates

    61. Reptiles and birds

    62. Amphibians

    63. Fish

    64. Invertebrates

    65. Sheep and goats

    Section 16: Applications of Cytology in Industry

    66. Cytological evaluation in biomedical research and toxicity studies

    Index

  • Leslie C. Sharkey, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA.

    M. Judith Radin, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

    Davis Seelig, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

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