Canine and Feline Cytology - Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card)

"This is a ‘go-to’ reference text for a serious cytologist.

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Reviewed by: Kathleen Tennant on behalf of Veterinary Record, November 2015

• Comprehensive 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!

  Chapter on Fecal Cytology

• Highlighted boxes featuring Key Points provide helpful tips for best conceptual understanding and diagnostic effectiveness
• Photomicrographs now include more comparative histology
• Discussions of broader uses of stains and immunocytochemistry for differential cytologic characterization
• Expanded chapter on Advanced Diagnostic Techniques includes more methodology and application of current tools, representing advances in both aspiration and exfoliative cytology