Veterinary Clinical Pathology Secrets

by Cowell

• ISBN13: 9781560536338
• ISBN10: 1560536330
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-25
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus

Summary

Part of the popular SECRETS SERIES®, this all-new text provides essential, practical information for reviewing pathology commonly encountered in clinical situations. Organized by disorder type, it features numerous photos, a popular question-and-answer format, and a detailed index that makes it easy to find information quickly. In more than 50 chapters, expert contributors propose key questions and provide authoritative answers addressing the situations that confront small animal veterinarians every day. Comprehensive coverage of pathology is offered by a team of nationally recognized veterinary pathology experts. All of the most important need to know questions and answers are provided in the proven format of the acclaimed Secrets Series. More than 150 superior-quality photos highlight key concepts. A thorough, highly detailed index provides quick and easy access to specific topics.

Table of Contents

I. HEMATOLOGY
Erythrocytes
General Principles	1	(2)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Erythrocyte Morphology	3	(6)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Evaluation of Erythrocytes	9	(3)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Anemia	12	(6)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Polycythemia	18	(1)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Erythrocyte Disorders	19	(2)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Large Animal Hematology	21	(3)
Shannon Jones Hostetter
Claire B. Andreasen
Leukocytes
Morphology, Function, and Kinetics	24	(9)
Stephen D. Gaunt
Laboratory Evaluation of Leukocytes	33	(5)
Stephen D. Gaunt
Interpretation of the Leukogram	38	(6)
Stephen D. Gaunt
Altered Leukocyte Morphology and Function	44	(7)
Stephen D. Gaunt
Plasma Proteins
Disorders and Laboratory Evaluation	51	(9)
Ronald D. Tyler
Rick L. Cowell
James H. Meinkoth
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Myeloproliferative Disorders	60	(2)
Tarja Juopperi
Heather Leigh DeHeer
Acute Myeloid Leukemias	62	(4)
Tarja Juopperi
Heather Leigh DeHeer
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders	66	(8)
Tarja Juopperi
Heather Leigh DeHeer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes	74	(7)
Tarja Juopperi
Heather Leigh DeHeer
II. LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS
Overview and Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma	81	(15)
Heather Leigh DeHeer
Tarja Juopperi
Lymphoid Leukemias	96	(5)
Heather Leigh DeHeer
Tarja Juopperi
Plasma Cell Neoplasia	101	(7)
Heather Leigh DeHeer
Tarja Juopperi
III. HEMOSTASIS
Overview: Hemostatic Components and Disorders	108	(4)
Bernard F. Feldman
Plateletopathies	112	(4)
Bernard F. Feldman
Disorders of Secondary Hemostasis (Coagulation Defects)	116	(4)
Bernard F. Feldman
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Thrombosis	120	(5)
Bernard F. Feldman
IV. ACID-BASE DISORDERS
Introduction to Acid-Base Abnormalities	125	(5)
James H. Meinkoth
Rick L. Cowell
Metabolic Acid-Base Abnormalities	130	(7)
James H. Meinkoth
Rick L. Cowell
Karen Dorsey
Respiratory Acid-Base Abnormalities	137	(3)
James H. Meinkoth
Rick L. Cowell
Karen Dorsey
V. RENAL FUNCTION AND URINALYSIS
Evaluation of Renal Function	140	(6)
Heather L. Wamsley
A. Rick Alleman
Physical and Chemical Aspects of Urinalysis	146	(8)
Heather L. Wamsley
A. Rick Alleman
Microscopic Aspects of Urinalysis and Discussion of Selected Disease Processes	154	(14)
Heather L. Wamsley
A. Rick Alleman
VI. LIVER AND MUSCLE
Tests for Evaluation of Liver Disease	168	(5)
Douglas J. Weiss
Laboratory Evaluation of Liver Disease in Domestic Animals	173	(5)
Douglas J. Weiss
Laboratory Evaluation of Muscle Disease in Domestic Animals	178	(3)
Douglas J. Weiss
VII. LIPIDS AND CARBOHYDRATES
Triglycerides, Cholesterol, and Other Lipids	181	(10)
Steven L. Stockham
Karen S. Dolce
Glucose	191	(13)
Steven L. Stockham
Karen S. Dolce
VIII. GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT AND PANCREAS
Gastrointestinal Tract	204	(11)
Michel Desnoyers
Pancreas	215	(5)
Michel Desnoyers
IX. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Laboratory Testing for Thyroid Disease	220	(5)
Susan J. Tornquist
Laboratory Testing for Adrenal Disease	225	(5)
Susan J. Tornquist
Laboratory Testing for Equine Pituitary Disease	230	(3)
Susan J. Tornquist
X. CYTOLOGY
Sample Collection and Preparation	233	(5)
Rick L. Cowell
Ronald D. Tyler
James H. Meinkoth
Cytology of Inflammation	238	(9)
Rick L. Cowell
Theresa E. Rizzi
James H. Meinkoth
Cytology of Neoplasia	247	(6)
Rick L. Cowell
Debbie J. Cunningham
James H. Meinkoth
Cytology of Lymph Nodes and Thymus	253	(5)
Rick L. Cowell
Debbie J. Cunningham
James H. Meinkoth
Liver Cytology	258	(6)
Rick L. Cowell
Sylvie Beaudin
James H. Meinkoth
Transtracheal Wash and Bronchoalveolar Lavage	264	(4)
Rick L. Cowell
James H. Meinkoth
Sylvie Beaudin
Body Cavity Effusions (Abdominal, Thoracic, Pericardial)	268	(4)
Rick L. Cowell
Theresa E. Rizzi
James H. Meinkoth
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis	272	(4)
Rick L. Cowell
James H. Meinkoth
Theresa E. Rizzi
Vaginal Cytology	276	(6)
Rick L. Cowell
James H. Meinkoth
Debbie J. Cunningham
XI. AVIAN AND REPTILIAN CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Avian Hematology	282	(24)
Armando R. Irizarry-Rovira
Avian Biochemical Analysis	306	(8)
Armando R. Irizarry-Rovira
Reptilian Hematology	314	(17)
Armando R. Irizarry-Rovira
Reptilian Biochemical Analysis	331	(5)
Armando R. Irizarry-Rovira
Avian and Reptilian Cytopathology	336
Armando R. Irizarry-Rovira