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Granulomatous Lymphadenitis is characterized by an increase in…
Epithelioid MO’s
Giant Cells
Neutrophils
Plasma Cells
Lymphosarcomas are characterized by an overall increase in…
Immature, Blast & Atypical Lymphoid Cells (>50%)
Appearance/Characteristics of Lymphosarcoma Cells (4):
Cytoplasm= Deeply Basophilic
Clumped Chromatin
Prominent Nucleoli
Nuclear Molding
Monotony in a LN =indicates…
Lymphoma
Swollen Hepatocytes with vacuolated/lacy appearance=>
Glucocorticoid Hepatopathy
Hepatocytes with large vacuoles and displaces nucleus=>
Hepatic Lipidosis
Degenerated/Vacuolated/Poorly Stained Hepatocytes=>
Hepatitis
Pleomorphic Hepatocytes or epithelial Cells =>
Malignancy (Bile Duct Carcinoma, or metastatic meoplasms
Fat can be stained using…
Sudan 3
Oil Red O
Elevated ALP, AST, ALT, Bili & minimally increased GGT=>
Hepatic Lipidosis
A Paracententesis should be performed where in SA? Horses? Cattle?
SA
: Umbilicus
Horse
: Btw Xyphisternum & Umbilicus
Cattle
: Cr & Med to Milk Vein
A Pericardiocentesis should be performed where?
L 5th-6th ICS
A Thoracocentesis should be performed where?
R 6th-7th ICS
The presence of Lymphocytes in an effusion =>
Chylous
Lymphosarcomatous
The presence of EOS in an effusion =>
Allergic Rxn
Mast Cell Tumor
The presence of RBCs in an effusion =>
Hemorrhage
Contamination
The presence of Mesothelial Cells in an effusion =>
Irritation (excess blood/fluid/inflammation)
What cells can appear to be neoplastic in an effusion?
Mesothelial Cells
Transudate
Appearance:
TP:
NCC:
Appearance
: Clear
TP
: <2
NCC
: <5
Modified/Obstructive Transudate
Appearance:
TP:
NCC:
Appearance
: Clear - Turbid/Bloody
TP
: 1-4
NCC
: 3-10
Exudate
Appearance:
TP:
NCC:
Appearance
: Turbid/Bloody
TP
: >3.5
NCC
: >8
Trasudate is caused by:
Glomerular Nephropathy
Gall Bladder Rupture
Norm in Equine
Modified/Obstructive Transudate is caused by:
Circulatory Disturbances (CHF, Liver Firbrosis)
Obstruction (Neopplasia)
Exudate is caused by:
Inflammation (sterile/septic)
Neoplasia (Sterile)
Chyle (sterile)
Intussception (Septic)
How can a hemorrhage be differentiated from blood contamination?
Hemorrhages:
NO clottin
No Platelets
Erythropages & Hemosiderophages
What is seen 2-4 days post hemothorax/peritoneum?
Erythrophages & Hemosiderophages
Author
KHW
ID
113150
Card Set
Clin Path E2/2
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Clin Path E2/2
Updated
10/30/2011, 7:31:46 PM
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