Cytology of Skin Tumours
(1) Arezzo, Italy 4.1 Introduction The primary neoplasms of the skin are discussed in this chapter. Skin metastases originating from internal malignancies are not included in this wide group…
Cytology of Canine and Feline Non-neoplastic Skin Diseases
(1) Arezzo, Italy 3.1 Introduction In this chapter, cytopathological findings of the main non-neoplastic skin diseases are discussed. Unlike skin neoplasias, non-neoplastic skin diseases, which in this book are…
Morphology and Function of Skin Cells
(1) Arezzo, Italy 1.1 Introduction In this chapter, the morphology of the cells that make the skin is discussed. To better interpret the cytological specimens collected from skin lesions,…
Cutaneous Metastasis from Non-primary Skin Tumors
(1) Arezzo, Italy In collaboration with Walter Bertazzolo (dipl. ECVCP) 5.1 Introduction In this chapter, the cutaneous metastases of non-primary skin neoplasms, namely those originating from tumors of the…
Techniques of Sampling, Preparation and Staining of Cytological Specimens
(1) Arezzo, Italy 2.1 Introduction There are many skin lesions and they differ from one another morphologically. Papules, pustules, epidermal collarettes, scales, erosions, ulcers, plaques, nodules and swellings are…
