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