title: Cytology of the respiratory tract.
abstract: Information has been presented to assist veterinary practitioners in obtaining and interpreting cytology specimens from the respiratory tract. The various cytologic techniques are rapid, economical, and relatively noninvasive. Cytologic examination of the respiratory tract may provide a definitive diagnosis or information for improved case management until more complex diagnostic procedures are performed.
authors.affiliation: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Rakich
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Latimer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000662:veterinary; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000473:pathology*; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*