Immunocytochemistry
Chapter 29 Immunocytochemistry Anne M. Barger Immunohistochemistry is a diagnostic and research tool, which utilizes antibody binding to antigens to identify a particular cell or molecule microscopically in formalin fixed…
Selected Infectious Agents
Chapter 3 Selected Infectious Agents Rick L. Cowell and Tara P. Arndt Evaluating cytologic samples often results in the observance of microorganisms, some of which may be primary etiologic agents,…
Nasal Exudates and Masses
Chapter 7 Nasal Exudates and Masses Tara P. Arndt Indications Pathologic conditions in the nasal cavity of cats and dogs are often characterized by sneezing, nasal discharge, epistaxis, ocular discharge,…
The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 13 The Musculoskeletal System Susan E. Fielder The author wishes to acknowledge the contribution of Dr. Edward A. Mahaffey, DVM, PhD, DACVP, who authored this chapter for previous editions…
The Adrenal Gland
Chapter 28 The Adrenal Gland Tamara B. Wills and Gary J. Haldorson The increased availability and use of modern imaging techniques such as ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance…
Flow Cytometry
Chapter 30 Flow Cytometry Stephanie C. Corn, Seth E. Chapman and Emily M. Pieczarka Flow cytometry is commonly used in human medicine to evaluate patients with leukemia and lymphoma as…
Molecular Methods in Lymphoid Malignancies
Chapter 31 Molecular Methods in Lymphoid Malignancies Christian M. Leutenegger and Dean Cornwell Analysis of Messenger Ribonucleic Acid and Micro–Ribonucleic Acid Biomarkers for Lymphoma Diagnostics Dogs develop spontaneous hematopoietic tumors…
Ultrasonographic Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract
CHAPTER 16 Ultrasonographic Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract Kathy Ann Spaulding CHAPTER OUTLINE Method of Evaluation 157 Normal Anatomy 159 Imaging of Specific Gastrointestinal Disorders 163 Luminal Changes 163 Mural…
Brain Tumors
CHAPTER 55 Brain Tumors Clinical Spectrum Mark T. Troxel CHAPTER OUTLINE Incidence and Etiology 548 Signalment 549 Clinical Signs 549 Diagnosis 549 Neurological Examination 549 Minimum Database 549 Advanced Imaging…
Urological Interventional Techniques in the Feline Patient
CHAPTER 52 Urological Interventional Techniques in the Feline Patient Allyson C. Berent CHAPTER OUTLINE Background—Interventions in Human Urology 516 Equipment 517 Endoscopes 517 Lithotripsy 517 Imaging 517 Urinary Access (Guidewires,…
