title: Cytology of Skin Neoplasms.
abstract: Fine-needle aspiration and cytologic examination should be a component of the diagnostic workup of skin masses. Cytologic examination may allow veterinarians to categorize neoplasms of the skin as epithelial, mesenchymal, or round cell and to determine the malignancy potential of the tumor. These results should provide veterinarians the ability to discuss with their clients the subsequent diagnostic considerations and appropriate treatment options for these tumors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, Mail Stop 4467, College Station, TX 77843-4467, USA. Electronic address: mjohnson@cvm.tamu.edu.
authors.forename: Mark C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, Mail Stop 4467, College Station, TX 77843-4467, USA.
authors.forename: Alexandra N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Myers
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000662:veterinary*; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000662:veterinary
keywords: Cutaneous; Cytology; Fine-needle aspiration; Neoplasm; Skin mass