Atlas for the Diagnosis of Tumors in the Dog and Cat

Atlas for the Diagnosis of Tumors in the Dog and Cat is a diagnostic tool for determining if samples are abnormal and defining the cause of the abnormality.  Providing correlations between cytology and histopathology, the book presents clinical photographs with accompanying photomicrographs showing an aspirate of the lesion and the tissue section, making it easy for the clinician to compare and interpret the aspirate.  Brief summaries of the expected behavior for each tumor cover grading protocols, treatments, and possible outcomes, along with additional tests.

 

With 386 clinical images depicting normal and abnormal results, the book begins by describing specific types of neoplasia.  It then offers clinical pictures of lesions, pictures of needle aspirates, and biopsy photomicrographs of common lesions for each site to aid in diagnosis, organized by anatomic location.  Atlas for the Diagnosis of Tumors in the Dog and Cat is a useful resource for veterinary pathologists, veterinary oncologists, and general practitioners seeking a reference for diagnosing tumors in canine and feline patients.

 

Key features

Offers a brief overview of the methods used to produce a diagnosis and prognosis from a biopsy tissue sample Pairs photographs of biopsy samples with photomicrographs of cells obtained via fine needle aspirate Includes a useful chapter covering sample handling, staining, and shipping

 

 

Part I Overview of the diagnostic process

Chapter 1 Principles of Naming, Grading, Staging and Determining a Reasonable Prognosis.

1.1 Identification of the process

1.2 Identification of tumor types

1.3 Grading

1.4 Staging

1.5 Staging versus behavior

1.6 Epithelial tumors

1.7 Mesenchymal tumors

1.8 Round cell tumors

1.9 Melanoma

1.10 Conclusion

Part II Case studies

Chapter 2 Selected Lesions of the Head and Neck

2.1 Bone Tumors of the Head

2.2 Ear Canal Masses

2.3 Ear Pinna Masses

2.4 Tumors of the Conjunctiva and Nictitans

2.5 Eyelid Tumors

2.6 Lesions of the Oral and Nasal Mucosal Epithelium

2.7 Nasal Cavity Invasive Tumors seen in the Canine and Feline

2.8 Muzzle Skin Masses of the Canine and Feline

2.9 Submandibular Masses

2.10 Ventral Neck Masses

Chapter 3 Selected Lesions of the Limbs, Paws and Digits

3.1 Bone Lesions

3.2 Subungual Tumors

3.3 Digital Skin and Nail Bed Lesions

3.4 Stromal Tumors of the Limb

Chapter 4 Selected Genital and Perineal Masses

4.1 Rectal and Perianal Masses

4.2 Genital Mucocutaneous Tumors of the Canine

Chapter 5 Selected Lesions of the Skin and Subcutis of the Trunk

5.1 Masses found on the Dorsal Trunk

5.2 Dorsal Tail Head Masses

5.3 Tumors of the Ventral Abdomen Skin and Subcutis

5.4 Mammary Masses

Chapter 6 Selected Lesions of the Thoracic Viscera

6.1 Cardiac Tumors

6.2 Pulmonary masses

6.3 Mediastinal Tumors

Chapter 7 Selected Lesions of the Abdominal Viscera

7.1 Liver Lesions

7.2 Intestinal Lesions

7.3 Kidney and Urinary Bladder Lesions

7.4 Splenic Lesions

Chapter 8 Sample Handling

8.1 Handling of cytology specimens

8.2 Handling of biopsy specimens

Anita R. Kiehl, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVP, is a veterinary pathologist and co–founder of Florida Vet Path, Inc. and FVP Consultants in Bushnell, Florida, USA.

Maron Brown Calderwood Mays, VMD, PhD, Diplomate ACVP, is a veterinary pathologist and co–owner of Florida Vet Path, Inc. and FVP Consultants in Bushnell, Florida, USA.