Transtracheal and Bronchoalveolar Washes
Chapter 16 Transtracheal and Bronchoalveolar Washes Kate English, Rick L. Cowell, Ronald D. Tyler and James H. Meinkoth Respiratory flushes or washes sample the contents of the airways, the trachea,…
The Kidneys
Chapter 22 The Kidneys Patty J. Ewing, James H. Meinkoth, Rick L. Cowell and Ronald D. Tyler Cytologic examination (e.g., fine-needle aspiration [FNA]) is a useful tool in diagnosing certain…
Oropharynx and Tonsils
Chapter 8 Oropharynx and Tonsils Deborah C. Bernreuter Cytology is a useful, rapid screening test for lesions in the oropharynx, including masses, ulcers, draining tracts, plaques, and enlarged tonsils. It…
The External Ear Canal
Chapter 10 The External Ear Canal Koranda A. Wallace, Heather L. DeHeer and Reema T. Patel Anatomy of the External Ear The external ear consists of cartilage and the overlying…
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…
