Beschreibung:
With more than 1300 superb illustrations, this book discusses the pathophysiology of inflammation, cancer biology and comparisons to histology to help readers fully comprehend the cytologic changes that can occur with inflammation and neoplasia. It also includes tissue-specific chapters focusing on diseases of a particular area, always in comparison to normal tissue. Each of these chapters concludes with various cases that include information on signalment, history, pertinent laboratory data, specimen images, final outcome and the underlying pathology causing the cytologic lesions, when possible. This comprehensive resource provides ample practical information for students as well as practicing veterinarians.
Sample Acquisition and Preparation. General Principles of Inflammation. Cancer Biology. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue. Central Nervous System. Respiratory Tract. Body Cavity Effusions. Lymphoid Tissues. Liver. Pancreas. Oral Cavity. Gastrointestinal Tract. Renal and Urinalysis. Musculoskeletal. Ocular Cytology. Aural Cytology. Reproductive. Endocrine. Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy.