Veterinarian's Guide to Maximizing Biopsy Results

Veterinarian's Guide to Maximizing Biopsy Results helps veterinary practitioners in obtaining high-quality biopsy samples, maximizing the results and minimizing the cost. Details the biopsy process step by step Includes a submission checklist to assure thoroughness Helps clinicians avoid errors when collecting biopsy samples Ensures high-quality samples for improved results and reduced costs Provides practical, clinically oriented information

Preface: Why maximizing your biopsy results is important vii Acknowledgments ix Steps of a Successful Biopsy Submission 1 1 Collection 1 i Site 1 ii Size 1 iii Number 13 iv Fixation 16 v Labeling and packaging 21 2 Submission form 23 i Signalment and clinical history 24 ii Lesion description 25 iii Differential diagnosis and specific questions 25 3 Clinicopathologic correlation 25 Organ System Specific Guidelines 27 1 Skin 27 2 Mammary 32 3 Oral 34 4 Gastrointestinal tract 35 5 Liver 38 6 Pancreas 39 7 Spleen 40 8 Lymph nodes 42 9 Bone 43 10 Digits 46 11 Eyes 47 12 Urinary 47 i Kidney 47 ii Bladder and urethra 49 13 Respiratory 51 i Nasal 51 ii Lung 52 14 Reproductive 52 i Female 52 ii Male 54 15 Endocrine 54 i Thyroid 54 ii Adrenal gland 55 iii Parathyroid gland 55 16 Central nervous system 55 17 Skeletal muscle 56 18 Miscellaneous 58 i Anal sacs 58 ii Synovium 58 Biopsy Submission Check List 59 List of Biopsy Dos and Don’ts 61 References 63 Additional Reading 65 Index 67