Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic Species

by William J. Reagan; Teresa G. Sanders; Dennis B. DeNicola

• ISBN13: 9780813826646
• ISBN10: 0813826640
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This textbook and reference contains full colour photomicrographs with short morphological descriptions. It provides the fundamentals for recognizing the normal and abnormal morphological features of blood cells of the common domestic species including dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, and llamas. The photomicrographs show many of the common, as well as some of the less common, blood abnormalities. Those unique to one species are mentioned with some of the more common diseases or pathophysiological states in which these abnormalities occur. Coverage is as complete as possible and different cell types that are frequently confused with each other are contrasted. It will appeal to students and to experienced practitioners and technicians alike.

Author Biography

William J. Reagan, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is a research scientist at Heska Corporation, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Teresa G. Sanders, BS in medical technology, is a clinical pathology laboratory supervisor, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dennis B. DeNicola, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and a professor of clinical pathology at Purdue University.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
1. Hematopoiesis	3	(10)
2. Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology	13	(4)
3. Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology	17	(8)
4. Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites	25	(4)
5. Normal White Blood Cell Morphology	29	(8)
6. Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology	37	(6)
7. White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites	43	(4)
8. Platelets	47	(2)
9. Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders	49	(10)
10. Miscellaneous Findings	59	(4)
Appendixes	63	(2)
1. Semiquantitative grading scheme for evaluation of red blood cell morphology	63	(1)
2. Semiquantitative grading scheme for evaluation of neutrophil toxicity	64	(1)
Glossary	65	(6)
Selected References	71	(2)
Index	73