Canine And Feline Cytology: A Color Atlas And Interpretation Guide, 3/E

Make accurate diagnoses by mastering techniques for specimen collection, preparation, and evaluation! Help students face diagnostic challenges with this guide to specimen collection and evaluation! Canine and Feline Cytology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive overview of diagnostic cytology for companion animals, covering all body systems. Hundreds of photomicrographs show cytology of normal structures to contrast and support identification of cytology of inflammatory, hyperplastic, and neoplastic lesions. Enhancements to this new edition include more histopathologic correlates, expanded immunochemical stains and molecular-based testing to further define the neoplastic cell type, and descriptive schematics that illustrate pathophysiologic concepts. Written by seasoned veterinary cytologists Rose Raskin and Denny Meyer — with over 80 years of combined microscopic experiences — along with 20 expert contributors, this reference offers clear, practical guidelines to sampling procedures, slide preparation, and interpretation leading to diagnoses and/or classification of the cytologic findings. 'This is a ‘go-to'reference text for a serious cytologist.'Reviewed by: Kathleen Tennant on behalf of Veterinary Record, November 2015Comprehensive coverage of all body systems and body fluids — and the pathological changes associated with various infectious agents — emphasizes areas in which the application of cytology has the greatest diagnostic value.Exceptional-quality, full-color photomicrographs show both normal and abnormal tissue and also include detailed legends.Discussions of clinical, differential, and cytological diagnosis accompany the illustrations of lesions and conditions in each chapter.Helpful hints for improving specimen quality are provided in discussions of common errors and problems encountered in the preparation of cytological specimens.Coverage of histology in organ system chapters demonstrates the histological or histopathologic corollary of cytologic findings.Clear, concise descriptions include sampling techniques, slide preparation and examination, and guidelines for interpretation, leading to accurate in-house and commercial laboratory diagnosis.Easy-to-use, well-organized format includes many tables, algorithms, boxes, and Key Point callouts for at-a-glance reference. NEW examples and identifiers and a new discussion on artifacts address the latest developments in canine and feline cytology.NEW! Dozens of new images include photomicrographs of blood and bone marrow cytology.NEW! All-new appendix summarizes clinically relevant information on artifacts, special tests, specific characteristics, and much more.UPDATED sampling techniques and examination guidelines include information on how and where to test for specific conditions. Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Contributors, Pages v-vi Dedication, Page vii Preface, Page viii Acknowledgments, Page ix Chapter 1 - The Acquisition and Management of Cytology Specimens, Pages 1-15 Chapter 2 - General Categories of Cytologic Interpretation, Pages 16-33 Chapter 3 - Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues, Pages 34-90 Chapter 4 - Hemolymphatic System, Pages 91-137 Chapter 5 - Respiratory Tract, Pages 138-190 Chapter 6 - Body Cavity Fluids, Pages 191-219 Chapter 7 - Oral Cavity, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Associated Structures, Pages 220-246 Chapter 8 - Dry-Mount Fecal Cytology, Pages 247-258 Chapter 9 - The Liver, Pages 259-283 Chapter 10 - Urinary Tract, Pages 284-294 Chapter 11 - Microscopic Examination of the Urinary Sediment, Pages 295-312 Chapter 12 - Reproductive System, Pages 313-352 Chapter 13 - Musculoskeletal System, Pages 353-368 Chapter 14 - The Central Nervous System, Pages 369-407 Chapter 15 - Eyes and Adnexa, Pages 408-429 Chapter 16 - Endocrine/Neuroendocrine System, Pages 430-452 Chapter 17 - Advanced Diagnostic Techniques, Pages 453-494 Appendix 1 - Microscope Basics and Telecytology, Pages 495-500 Appendix 2 - Selected Cytologic Stains and Techniques, Pages 501-502 Appendix 3 - Interference and Polarizing Substances, Pages 503-507 Appendix 4 - Chromatin Patterns, Page 508 Appendix 5 - Advanced Collection and Preparation Techniques, Pages 509-510 Appendix 6 - Immunocytochemistry Staining Protocol, Pages 511-514 Appendix 7 - List of Specialized Diagnostic Testing Sites, Pages 515-517 Appendix 8 - Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Test Reporting, Page 518 Index, Pages 519-530