Abstract
The cytological preparation of a lymph node is a relatively simple technique. A fine needle aspirate is smeared as a blood sample and stained with a hematological method, Wright-stain or Diff-Quik. The microscopical examination can be completed in a few minutes. The cytology of a lymph node is a valuable diagnostical step for the classification of a lymphadenopathy. Reactive hyperplasia, forms of lymphadenitis, primary or metastatic neoplasias, microorganisms and parasites can be diagnosed.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biopsy, Needle / veterinary
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Cat Diseases / diagnosis
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Cat Diseases / pathology
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Cats
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Communicable Diseases / diagnosis
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Communicable Diseases / veterinary
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Cytological Techniques / veterinary
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Dog Diseases / diagnosis
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Dog Diseases / pathology
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Dogs
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Goat Diseases / diagnosis
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Goat Diseases / pathology
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Goats
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Lymph Nodes / microbiology
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Lymph Nodes / parasitology
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Lymph Nodes / pathology*
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Lymphatic Diseases / pathology
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Lymphatic Diseases / veterinary
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Neoplasms / pathology
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Neoplasms / veterinary
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Parasitic Diseases / diagnosis
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Parasitic Diseases, Animal
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Staining and Labeling