Avian cytology.
An overview of avian cytology is presented, discussing more common abnormalities that are encountered in routine clinical practice. The general cytologic features of inflammatory, infectious, and neo-plastic lesions are described. The remainder of the article covers major cytologic abnormalities by anatomic site of origin of the specimens.
Latimer
Kenneth S
KS
Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 501 D, West Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602, USA. latimer@vet.uga.edu
Rakich
Pauline M
PM
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D001717:Birds; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D007239:Infections / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007249:Inflammation / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*