Cytology of cutaneous lesions

• Published in: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 769
• Main Authors: Cowell, R.L. (Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Stillwater, OK), Tyler, R.D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.1989
• Subjects: Animals; BACTERIA; BACTERIE; BIOPSIA; BIOPSIE; BIOPSY; CATS; CELLS; CELLULE; CELULAS; CHAMPIGNON; CHAT; CHIEN; Cytological Techniques - veterinary; Dermatitis - microbiology; Dermatitis - pathology; Dermatitis - veterinary; DIAGNOSIS; DIAGNOSTIC; DIAGNOSTICO; DOGS; ENFERMEDADES (PIEL); FUNGI; GATO; HERIDAS; INFLAMACION; INFLAMMATION; MALADIE DE LA PEAU; NEOPLASMAS; NEOPLASME; NEOPLASMS; PERRO; PLAIE; Skin - microbiology; Skin - pathology; SKIN DISEASES; Skin Diseases - pathology; Skin Diseases - veterinary; Skin Neoplasms - pathology; Skin Neoplasms - veterinary; Specimen Handling - veterinary; Staining and Labeling; WOUNDS
• ISSN: 0195-5616; 1878-1306
• DOI: 10.1016/S0195-5616(89)50083-4

Cytology is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to gain useful information concerning the process(es) or etiology of cutaneous lesions. Cutaneous lesions can be separated quickly into inflammatory or noninflammatory conditions and organisms and neoplastic cells can be identified, allowing for a definitive diagnosis. Although not all lesions can be diagnosed cytologically, recognition of the process(es) (for example, purulent inflammation, eosinophilic inflammation, cysts) allows for better therapeutic management and a more accurate prognosis.