title: Invasive cytology of internal organs. Cytology of the thorax and abdomen.
abstract: Invasive cytology of the thoracic and abdominal cavities can provide diagnostic information in a timely manner for the practitioner. The information depends on obtaining a quality sample followed by thorough cytologic evaluation. Diagnostic imaging can enhance the sampling process and minimize the risk. As an adjunct to the historic and clinical information, cytology is valuable in establishing a diagnosis or list of differentials and directing future diagnostics or therapy. The application of cytology of internal organs opens a new window for the differential diagnosis of disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Burkhard
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000473:pathology*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004064:Digestive System / Q000473:pathology; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology; D013909:Thorax / Q000473:pathology*; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000473:pathology